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10/12/2026

First Lady Lou Henry Hoover christens Pan Am’s “American Clipper,” a Sikorsky S-40 flying boat October 12, 1931, at Naval Air Station Anacostia, Washington, D.C. (excerpts from film 31-mp-265)

First Lady Lou Henry Hoover attended the Girl Scout National Convention, held in Virginia Beach, VA October 7, 1932 (3...
10/07/2026

First Lady Lou Henry Hoover attended the Girl Scout National Convention, held in Virginia Beach, VA October 7, 1932 (31-1932-c42)

Researchers please note: The Hoover Library reading room will be closed next Monday, October 12th in observance of Colum...
10/05/2026

Researchers please note: The Hoover Library reading room will be closed next Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day.
The Museum will be open regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Herbert Hoover, Jr. was sworn in as Under-Secretary of State October 4, 1954. He took the oath of office from the Chie...
10/04/2026

Herbert Hoover, Jr. was sworn in as Under-Secretary of State October 4, 1954. He took the oath of office from the Chief of Protocol, John Simmons, as (left to right): Herbert Hoover, wife, Margaret, and Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles watch. (31-1954-a10 modified)

In 2002, the Health Information Resource Center created National Women's Health & Fitness Day for the last Wednesday of ...
09/30/2026

In 2002, the Health Information Resource Center created National Women's Health & Fitness Day for the last Wednesday of September. Lou Henry Hoover was an advocate for women’s sports through the Women’s Division of the National Amateur Athletic Foundation.

Herbert Hoover made his television debut on the NBC program “Television Screen Magazine,” September 25, 1948. Carroll ...
09/25/2026

Herbert Hoover made his television debut on the NBC program “Television Screen Magazine,” September 25, 1948. Carroll O'Meara, the producer, is seated at the desk. On the show, Hoover reminisced about his time as manager of the Stanford football team. (31-1948-17)

Did you know that September 22nd is National Elephant Appreciation Day? In early travels as a mining engineer, Herbert a...
09/22/2026

Did you know that September 22nd is National Elephant Appreciation Day? In early travels as a mining engineer, Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover saw elephants during a visit to Egypt in 1905. (31-al45-216 & 219)

September 20, 1932, President Hoover presented a gold medal to Major General Anton Stephan marking his 45 years with t...
09/20/2026

September 20, 1932, President Hoover presented a gold medal to Major General Anton Stephan marking his 45 years with the National Guard. (31-al07-174)

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210 Parkside Drive
West Branch, IA
52358

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+13196435301

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