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Herbert Hoover The Dam Story

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Feather Foster

The Colorado River is a mighty one, taking eons to carve out the Grand Canyon. HH: The Great Engineer Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) was a true Horatio Alger story. Born to a poor farmer-blacksmith in rural Iowa, he was totally orphaned … Continue reading →

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Young Herbert Hoover’s Best Career Move

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Feather Schwartz Foster

The story of Herbert Hoover is a true Horatio Alger story. Poor boy makes good through his own pluck and hard work. And a little bit of help along the way. The Making of an Engineer Herbert Hoover was an … Continue reading →

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