Herbert Hoover: The Great Depression Begins (1929 - 1933)

Herbert Hoover, the 31st U.S. President, faced the Great Depression with large-scale interventions, but his efforts were largely ineffective. His presidency was marked by economic struggles and the controversial handling of the Bonus Army. Despite his humanitarian work and career as a mining engineer, Hoover's legacy remains tarnished. He later opposed FDR's New Deal and contributed to post-war policies, but is still viewed as one of the worst U.S. presidents.

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