... the United States. He was born in West Branch, Iowa on August 10,1874. He was the 2nd of three children. His father was a village blacksmith whok died of typhoid fever when Hoover was six years old. Less than three years later, in 1894, his mother died of pneumonia. Because both of his parents are dead he is forced to live ... speeches through out his entire campain. They emphasing on farm relief, prosperity,and protective tariff. He approved prohibition. His opponent Alfred E. Smith did not like prohibition. Smith was the 1st Roman Catholic to run for president. Because of their differ...

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