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Yes and no. He was certainly the president when it began in 1929, and also when things began to get worse. But he lost the 1932 election, and after that, the president was Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was largely credited with turning the economy around.

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No, President Hoover was president long before World War 2. He did not serve any presidential terms during any wars. His term of service was during the interwar years of

March 4, 1929 - March 4, 1933.

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No. Hoover served as President from March 4, 1929 to March 4, 1933. Woodrow Wilson was President during World War 1 (March 4, 1913 - March 4, 1921)

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Hoover was the head of the U.S. Food Administration, which handed out aid to war ravished nations

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Who was the president during the beginning of the depression?

Herbert Hoover


Who was US president during the depression of 1929?

Herbert C. Hoover was the President when the stock market crashed in October of 1929.


Who was the president durning the great depession?

Herbert Hoover was president from 1929 to 1933. He took office March 4, 1929, just months before the stock market crash in October 1929.


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Herbert Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.correct


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Hoovervilles were named for President Herbert Hoover.


What is Herbert Hoover famous for?

Herbert Hoover is best known as the 31st president of the United States. He was in office during part of the Great Depression.


Who was president during the great depression end wold war ll?

Herbert Hoover.


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