Above, Thomas Mann, "The Drunkard" and "Fra Diavolo" with an African American cast. Below, former President Herbert Hoover (yes, a graduate of Stanford, home of the Hoover Institution) discusses his views on international relations after his European tour. Hoover does not enjoy a glowing reputation in the popular consciousness these days and is usually dismissed as the Depression-era president who led to the four terms of Franklin Roosevelt. I don’t expect most readers to do more than dip into this 70-year-old speech. But for those who want to sample his comments, there are things worth reading. And just for fun, here’s a link to the Herbert Hoover museum gift shop. "Hoover, the Fishing President," is a title that certainly grabs me.
Quote of the Day: "It is not the right of any American to advise foreign peoples as to their policies." –Herbert Hoover
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