Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Herbert Hoover Biography and Timeline

Follow Herbert Hoover through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

Herbert Hoover, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1929–1932Years on this page

1929

Dollar Gold Parity Maintained

President of USA · Washington · Government / Republican Party Government

After the stock-market crash, the United States continues redeeming dollars at the statutory gold price despite growing domestic and international financial strain.

Role range: 1929-1933

1932

Glass-Steagall Gold Reserve Relief

President of USA · Washington · Government / Republican Party Government

The Glass-Steagall Act broadens assets eligible to back Federal Reserve notes, easing pressure on monetary gold reserves while the United States remains on gold.

Role range: 1929-1933

Records, sources and methodology

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