Herbert Hoover
People
Video Transcript
The people with whom Herbert Hoover had contact spanned a wide-range of backgrounds, interests, ages and beliefs.
[Image] Charles Lindbergh came to Rapidan to discuss air mail service with President Hoover.
The folks who called Madison County, VA home became neighbors of the President. The Hoovers often purchased items for Camp from them.
[Image] “Hoover Day” in Madison County brought the community together with their neighbors, the Hoovers.
Political dignitaries, family, friends, public heroes and even Scouts visited Rapidan Camp.
They came to play and work, to leave the city and refresh in the cool mountain air, to enjoy life and relax, in the midst of very difficult times.
[Image] Hoover’s secretary Lawrence Richey and his physician Dr. Joel Boone played checkers while relaxing at Camp.
[Image] Hoover invited British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald to Rapidan to discuss naval disarmament.
Even when business became the norm at Camp, there was always time to enjoy the sociability of shared meals and the rejuvenation brought by the simple, peaceful setting.
[Image] Hoover greeted his neighbors at Madison County’s “Hoover Day.”
President Hoover needed Rapidan, and the people who joined him there returned to their respective cities refreshed, as well.
[Image ]Lou Henry Hoover with children at the school near Rapidan that she and the President financed.
[Image] President Hoover with members of the Boy’s Club.
[Image] Lou Henry Hoover with Girl Scouts.
[Image] School children at the Hoover’s mountain school.
Both President and Mrs. Hoover touched the lives of millions of people through their generous public service.
1. Discussion Topic
How would you feel about having the President of the United States as a neighbor?
2. Discussion Topic
Make a list of everyone who has visited your home in the last year. Who are they and what is your connection to them? Do you want them to come back?
3. Discussion Topic
Describe where you would take your friends to get away and visit with them.