Herbert Hoover and Hoovervilles
Herbert Hoover was the 31st President of the United States
Was the President during the Depression
Ordered the construction of Shanty Towns known as Hoovervilles
Succeeded by Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Was the President during the Depression
Ordered the construction of Shanty Towns known as Hoovervilles
Succeeded by Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Being elected in 1929 Herbert Hoover was known for his attempts at controlling the decline of the country he was put in charge of. Known for allowing most of the depression pass by thinking it would fix itself he eventually began construction of his famous Hoovervilles where scores of people would come together to live in attempt to survive and find work.