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Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum director Tom Schwartz details Hoover’s early efforts to use film to tell the stories of the American Relief Administration and the Commission for Relief in Belgium. The Hoovers were the first to have regular showings of films at the White House, beginning the tradition that continues to this day. The talk ends with clips in modern films that reference Hoover. This program was presented at the Feb. 20, 2020 3rd Thursday at Hoover's event.
By Hoover HeadlinesHerbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum director Tom Schwartz details Hoover’s early efforts to use film to tell the stories of the American Relief Administration and the Commission for Relief in Belgium. The Hoovers were the first to have regular showings of films at the White House, beginning the tradition that continues to this day. The talk ends with clips in modern films that reference Hoover. This program was presented at the Feb. 20, 2020 3rd Thursday at Hoover's event.