<description>&lt;p&gt;Herbert Hoover was a revolutionary figure in American politics -- for many, he represented a new era, in which experts and engineers would dominate the highest levels of government. Upon Hoover's election to the presidency in 1928, millions of Americans were thrilled at the prospect of the "Great Engineer" engineering solutions to the nation's problems. Those hopes, however, would be dashed by the Great Depression. In this episode, we cover how Hoover sought to rescue his country from the worst economic crisis in modern history. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;JOIN PREMIUM&lt;br&gt;Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium&lt;br&gt;FOLLOW US&lt;br&gt;www.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresident&lt;br&gt;Facebook: facebook.com/ThisAmerPres&lt;br&gt;Instagram: instagram.com/thisamericanpresident&lt;br&gt;Twitter: twitter.com/ThisAmerPres&lt;br&gt;CREDITS&lt;br&gt;Host: Richard Lim&lt;br&gt;Producer: Michael Neal&lt;br&gt;Artist: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This American President

This American President

America's Fallen Savior Part 3 | Herbert Hoover vs. the Great Depression

JUL 6, 202557 MIN
This American President

America's Fallen Savior Part 3 | Herbert Hoover vs. the Great Depression

JUL 6, 202557 MIN

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Herbert Hoover was a revolutionary figure in American politics -- for many, he represented a new era, in which experts and engineers would dominate the highest levels of government. Upon Hoover's election to the presidency in 1928, millions of Americans were thrilled at the prospect of the "Great Engineer" engineering solutions to the nation's problems. Those hopes, however, would be dashed by the Great Depression. In this episode, we cover how Hoover sought to rescue his country from the worst economic crisis in modern history. JOIN PREMIUMListen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremiumFOLLOW USwww.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresidentFacebook: facebook.com/ThisAmerPresInstagram: instagram.com/thisamericanpresidentTwitter: twitter.com/ThisAmerPresCREDITSHost: Richard LimProducer: Michael NealArtist: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.