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Herbert Hoover: 31st President (March 4,1929 – March 4, 1933)
• Born: July 4, 1872
• Birthplace: West Branch, Iowa
• Died: October 20, 1964
• Best Known As: 30th President of the
United States; and “The Great
Humanitarian”
Secretary of the Treasury appointed by President Hoover:
• Ogden L. Mills (Manhattan, New York)
February 12, 1932 – March 3, 1933
United States Mint Directors Appointed by President Hoover:
• President Hoover did not appoint any
United States Mint directors.
Coinage legislation under President Hoover:
• Act of March 4, 1931: Authorized the
secretary of the treasury to change the
design of the 25-cent piece to
commemorate the 200th anniversary of
the birth of George Washington.