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March 29, 2025
Lou Henry Hoover
March 29, 1874
Lou Henry Hoover—Born March 29, 1874 (Waterloo, Iowa). Died January 7, 1944 (New York City, NY).
White House Years: 1929-1933
- First Lady Lou Hoover was an experienced outdoorswoman; her father took her on many camping trips when she was young, and she became an excellent horsewoman, hunter, and occasional taxidermist.
- Lou Hoover met her future husband in a geology class at Stanford University in 1894. They both shared an interest in rocks, minerals, and mining.
- The Hoovers lived an adventurous life, living on four continents while raising their two sons.
- Before becoming first lady she took an active role in the Girl Scout program, and she served as its president.
- When she became first lady, Lou Hoover spent her own money to reproduce furniture from the James Monroe administration for a White House sitting room. She and her husband often held privately funded events at the White House while the nation was going through the Great Depression.
Firsts:
- Lou Henry Hoover was the first woman to graduate with a geology degree from Stanford University.
- Lou Hoover was the first first lady to broadcast a speech.
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