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Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964 to Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00200 Author/Creator: Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Typed letter signed Date: June 22, 1949 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Written in reply to Pennsylvania Congressman McConnell's request that he give his views on education legislation (the federal "grants-in aid") before the Committee on Education and Labor. Former President Hoover asserts his strong personal interest in education and argues the proposed bill is ineffective and a waste of federal money. Suggests an alternate bill.

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
McConnell, Samuel K., 1901-1985
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

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