Tag Archives: Mrs. Herbert Hoover

Lou Hoover and the Cow-Pup

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Lou Henry Hoover had one of the most interesting lives of any First Lady. A Brief Background: Lou Henry (1874-1944) was Iowa born, but her family moved to California when she was a small child, and California was still part … Continue reading →

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Lou Henry Hoover: The Desk Story

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Feather Schwartz Foster

In 1914 when World War I began in Europe, Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover were millionaires, living in a posh London townhouse. The Millionaire Part Neither of the Hoovers were born rich. Lou’s family were solidly middle class, but hardly … 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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Lou Henry Hoover: The Adventuresome Activist

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Mrs. Herbert Hoover is arguably the least known among 20th century First Ladies – yet she was an amazing woman in her own right. Lou Henry Hoover: The Early Days Lou Henry Hoover (1874-1944) was way ahead of her time.  … Continue reading →

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