1. Charlie 4 th Grade

2. Introduction  Born: August 10, 1874 West Branch, Iowa  Died: October 20, 1964 New York City, New York  Elected: Match 4, 1929 age 54  Political Party: Republican  Interesting Fact: in 1931 signed an act that made the ”Star Spangle Banner” the national anthem.

3. Early life  Parents were Jessie and Hudla  Siblings were Theodore and May  Dad Died 1880  Mom Died 1883  Orphan at age of 9  Dad was a blacksmith  Mom was a seamstress and a Quaker minister  Herbert went to Stanford University

4. Family life  Herbert married Lou Henry  Had 2 sons Herbert.Jr and Allen  The Hoovers were caught in the Boxer Rebellion

5. Election  Charles Curtis was Herbert's vice President  Ran against Alfred E. Smith and Joseph T. Robinson

6. Interesting Facts I. Herbert loved fishing and wrote a book about it. II. President Hoover was 1 of 2 Presidents to give away his salary to charities III. Hoover was a self-made millionaire by 40

7. Works Cited  http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A08551 14.html  Rumsch, BreAnn. Herbert Hoover: 31 st President of the United States. 2009.  World Book Students Online.