Rapidan Camp
The Slums

The slums structure at Rapidan Camp.
President Hoover with Vice President Charles Curtis.

The building was usually occupied by Mrs. Hoover's secretaries. They nicknamed it "The Slums" even though it was actually named "Swanson." Hoover's Vice President Charles Curtis, pictured, stayed in the Slums during his time at Rapidan Camp.

Lesson 2
Discussion Topic

Charles Curtis was Hoover's Vice President. Do a bit of research on Curtis. Do you think he came to Rapidan often? Why or why not?