Was Herbert Hoover America’s Most Misunderstood President?
Summary
David Frum opens by analyzing the DOJ’s dropped charges against David Hearn, arguing that political stability requires "tit-for-tat" consequences for rule-breaking. He then interviews Margaret Hoover, great-granddaughter of President Herbert Hoover, about restoring his presidential library. They discuss Hoover’s humanitarian innovations, his role in standardizing industry, and the historical context of the Great Depression, contrasting his legacy with Donald Trump’s attempt to privatize presidential records.
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