Herbert Hoover
Republican
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-06-1928 | Republican | President | 1162323 | Win |
| 11-08-1932 | Republican | President | 847902 | Loss |
Candidate Biography:
Born: August 10, 1874 in West Branch, Iowa
Married: Lou Henry*
Children: Herbert Jr. and Allan
Died: October 20, 1964 in New York City, New York
1921-1928: US Secretary of Commerce
1929-1933: President of the United States
- PLACENAME: California is home to 14 schools named for President Hoover; six Elementary schools (in Indio, Los Angeles, Oakland, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Santa Ana, and Stockton), four Middle Schools (in Lakewood, Merced, San Francisco, and San Jose), and three high schools (in Fresno, Glendale, and San Diego). There is also a Lou Henry Hoover Elementary in Whittier.
- PLACENAME: Stanford University is home to the "Lou Henry and Herbert Hoover House", Hoover Tower, and the Hoover Institution.
- US Currency: Herbert Hoover appeared on a "Presidential $1 Coin" that was issued in 2014.