Before i introduce todays author, a few housekeeping matters. If you have not seen our new temporary exhibit, deliverance, america and the please take time after the top to do so. It tells the story of how Herbert Hoover and the American Relief administration that more than 10 Million People on a daily basis, during one of russias worst famines. We also welcome cspan, who are recording todays event for broadcast. These programs would not be possible without the support of the hoover president ial foundation, who are in the midst of raising 20 million for a complete renovation of our permanent galleries. To learn more about the project, and how to become a member, visit their membership table in the lobby. Who we are also grateful for the support of diamond v. In nearby cedar rapids and not dunlap has been a North Carolina based freelance writer for more than 30 years among her many books are the only full biographies of first lady francis fulsome cleveland, as well as a biography of ca
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