Courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, 1928
Description
The campaign literature contains information on Herbert Hoover's humanitarian efforts during World War I that was used during his presidential campaign in 1928. This pro-Hoover pamphlet focuses on his achievements in the mining industry and during World War I as food administrator for the federal government.
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- How do excerpted section support Herbert Hoover's legacy as a humanitarian? Cite textual evidence to support your answer.
- Why would portraying Herbert Hoover as a humanitarian be a savvy political move for his presidential campaign?