President Herbert Hoover, 1929-1933

Herbert Hoover from West Branch, Iowa, was the 31st president of the United States (1929-1933).

Used with permission of the State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City.

Pathways

Iowa in World War I
The Coming of World War I
People

How did the newspaper play a role in these series of events?

Media Artifacts

Merle D. Hay
World War I Victory Arch at State Capitol, 1919
World War I Victory Parade at the State Capitol
Iowa Soldiers, World War I

Investigation Tip:
Media such as newspapers, television, and the Internet can sometimes influence important events. Think how the media influenced this event and consider how media influences current events today.

Web Sites

On May 25, 1930, thousands of Iowans thronged to West Lawn Cemetery in Glidden to celebrate the sacrifice of 21 year-old Merle David Hay, killed in action during World War I.