Saturday, January 9, 2010

Remember Me ... Herbert Hooover

Before his time as President, Herbert Hoover was a "self-made" millionaire, as well as a man who put lots of time and energy into humanitariran relief efforts. As he lived out four years as "Mr. President", Herbert continued to believe in his ideas of individualism and volunterrism. During the beginnings of the Great Depression, Herbert believed that the U.S. citizens would voluntarily reach out and help each other. Instead of preparing a "New Deal" (or someting of that effect) that would pull America out of the deep trouble it was in, Herbert expected each individual to way their way out. After all, Herbert had no problem at making himself a success and then helping out others.Too much trust in volunteerism and the business economy-that he had thrived in-tarnished Herbert's legacy. Today he is mostly known for being a problem-solving guy who couldn't solve America's problems and help out during perhaps the darkest moment in America's history.