The Public Papers of President Herbert Hoover
1929


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Foreword - President Richard M. Nixon
Preface - James B. Rhoads; Arthur F. Sampson

1.  Inaugural Address. March 4, 1929

2.  The President's News Conference of March 5, 1929

3.  Acknowledgement of Messages Congratulating the President on His Inauguration. March 6, 1929

4.  Proclamation 1870, Requesting an Extra Session of Congress on Agricultural Relief and Tariff Changes. March 7, 1929

5.  The President's News Conference of March 8, 1929

6.  The President's News Conference of March 12, 1929

7.  Executive Order 5079, Publication of Internal Revenue Tax Refund Decisions. March 14, 1929

8.  The President's News Conference of March 15, 1929

9.  Statement on Oil Conservation Policies. March 15, 1929

10.  The President's News Conference of March 19, 1929

11.  Statement on the Death of Marshal Ferdinand Foch.  March 20, 1929

12.  The President's News Conference of March 22, 1929

13.  Proclamation 1872, Limiting the Immigration of Aliens Into the United States on the Basis of National Origin. March 22, 1929

14.  Proclamation 1873, Designating May 1 as Child Health Day. March 25, 1929

15.  The President's News Conference of March 26, 1929

16.  Statement on the Reorganization of the Republican Party in the South. March 26, 1929

17.  Message to the United States Delegation to an International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea. March 27, 1929

18.  The President's News Conference of March 29, 1929

19.  Proclamation 1874, Creating a Board To Investigate a Labor Dispute Between the Texas and Pacific Railway Company and Its Employees.
       March 29, 1929

20.  Message of Sympathy on the Death of Myron T. Herrick, United States Ambassador to France. March 31, 1929

21.  Statement on the Death of Ambassador Myron T. Herrick. March 31, 1929

22.  Magazine Article: "Better Homes." April 1929

23.  Message of Sympathy on the Death of Brander Matthews. April 1, 1929

24.  Exchange of Messages With President Gaston Doumergue of France on the Death of Myron T. Herrick. April 2, 1929

25.  The President's News Conference of April 2, 1929

26.  Letter Accepting Honorary Chairmanship of a Committee To Extend 4-H Club Work. April 3, 1929

27.  Letter to Issac Kip Expressing Appreciation for His Vote Cast Under Difficulties. April 4, 1929

28.  The President's News Conference of April 5, 1929

29.  Statement on French Honors to Ambassador Myron T. Herrick. April 5, 1929

30.  Message to Albert, King of the Belgians, on His Birthday. April 8, 1929

31.  White House Statement Announcing Appointments to the Yellowstone National Park Boundary Commission. April 8, 1929

32.  The President's News Conference of April 9, 1929

33.  Statement for Publication in the Yale Daily News. April 11, 1929

34.  The President's News Conference of April 12, 1929

35.  Address to the Gridiron Club. April 13, 1929

36.  Letter Accepting Appointment as Honorary Head of the United States Flag Association. April 15, 1929

37.  The President's News Conference of April 16, 1929

38.  Message to the Special Session of the Congress on Farm Relief, Tariff, and Certain Emergency Legislation. April 16, 1929

39.  Message in Tribute to Albert Einstein on His 50th Birthday. April 16, 1929

40.  Message Endorsing the Annual "Buddy Poppy" Sale. April 17, 1929

41.  The President's News Conference of April 19, 1929

42.  Statement on the Legislative Program for Farm Relief. April 19, 1929

43.  Message to the Annual Conventions of the American Newspaper Publishers and the Associated Press. April 20, 1929

44.  Message to the People of Spain on the Unveiling of the Columbus Monument at Palos, Spain. April 21, 1929

45.  Message Endorsing the ORT Jewish Relief Campaign. April 21, 1929

46.  Letter to Senator Charles L. McNary on the Export Debenture Plan of Farm Relief. April 22, 1929

47.  Address to the Associated Press: Law Enforcement and Respect for the Law. April 22, 1929

48.  The President's News Conference of April 23, 1929

49.  Message Endorsing the Leonard Wood Memorial for the Eradication of Leprosy. April 23, 1929

50.  Proclamation 1876, Amending the Migratory Bird Regulations. April 23, 1929

51.  Address to the American Institute of Architects: Improvement of the National Capital. April 25, 1929

52.  Remarks on Receiving the John Fritz Medal, Awarded by Engineering Organizations. April 25, 1929

53.  Letter to Chairman Clarence D. Clark Regarding His Position in the International Joint Commission. April 25, 1929

54.  The President's News Conference of April 26, 1929

55.  Message in Connection With the Observance of National Music Week. April 28, 1929

56.  The President's News Conference of April 30, 1929

57.  Letter Accepting Honorary Chairmanship of the Sponsorship Committee of the Edison Pioneers. April 30, 1929

58.  Message to the Volunteers of America on the 50th Anniversary of the Ministry of General Ballington Booth. April 30, 1929

59.  Letter Accepting Resignation of Eugene Meyer as Federal Farm Loan Commissioner. May 1, 1929

60.  Letter to William A. DeGroot Removing Him From Office. May 1,1929

61.  The President's News Conference of May 3, 1929

62.  Message in Connection With Rural Life Sunday. May 3, 1929

63.  Message to the National Federation of Men's Bible Classes. May 5, 1929

64.  Message to the 33d Convention of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. May 5, 1929

65.  Letter on the Award to Alfred E. Smith of the Laetare Medal From the University of Notre Dame. May 5, 1929

66.  Message on the Opening of the 12th Exposition of Chemical Industries. May 6, 1929

67.  The President's News Conference of May 7, 1929

68.  Statement on Progress Toward Naval Reduction at the Geneva Meeting of the Preparatory Commission on the Disarmament Conference.
       May 7, 1929

69.  Message to the People of Orleans, France on the 500th Anniversary of the Raising of the Siege of the City by Jeanne d'Arc. May 8, 1929

70.  Message to the Hall of Fame Ceremonies. May 9, 1929

71.  Message to the 20th Annual Journalism Week at the University of Missouri. May 10, 1929

72.  Message to King Michael of Rumania on Rumania's Independence Day. May 10, 1929

73.  The President's News Conference of May 10, 1929

74.  Message in Connection With National Hospital Day. May 11, 1929

75.  The President's News Conference of May 14, 1929

76.  Message Commending the Work of the American Arbitration Association. May 14, 1929

77.  The President's News Conference of May 17, 1929

78.  Message to the Young People of the United Brethren in Christ. May 19, 1929

79.  Letter Accepting Honorary Presidency of the International Longfellow Society. May 20, 1929

80.  The President's News Conference of May 21, 1929

81.  Message on the Acceptance of a Memorial Album From Belgian and French Officials Honoring Mr. Hoover's Wartime Food Relief Work.
       May 22, 1929

82.  Letter to Jane T. Whitaker on Her 100th Birthday. May 22, 1929

83.  Message to a Testimonial Dinner Honoring David A. Brown. May 23, 1929

84.  The President's News Conference of May 24, 1929

85.  Statement on Mississippi River Flood Control. May 24, 1929

86.  Message to President Hipolito Irigoyen on Argentina's Independence Day. May 25, 1929

87.  Message to the Association of Grand Jurors on Its Cooperation in Law Enforcement. May 25, 1929

88.  Message of Congratulations on the Completion of a Survey of the Regional Plan of New York and Its Environs. May 27, 1929

89.  Message to the President of Brazil Acknowledging Congratulations on the Settlement of the Tacna-Arica Dispute Between Chile and Peru.
       May 27, 1929

90.  The President's News Conference of May 28, 1929

91.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of Mabel Walker Willebrandt as Assistant Attorney General. May 28, 1929

92.  Remarks at the First Meeting of the National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement. May 28, 1929

93.  Message of Sympathy on the Death of Conde Benoist Pallen. May 28, 1929

94.  Memorial Day Address at Arlington National Cemetery. May 30, 1929

95.  Message on the 100th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Inquirer. May 30, 1929

96.  Message for a Banquet Honoring Professor Arthur M. Cathcart of Stanford University. May 30, 1929

97.  The President's News Conference of May 31, 1929

98.  Statement on the Special Session of the Congress on Farm and Tariff Legislation. May 31, 1929

99.  Statement on Progress Toward the Settlement of German Reparations by the Committee of Experts in Paris. May 31, 1929

100.  Message to Albert, King of the Belgians, in Response to His Memorial Day Message of Friendship. May 31, 1929

101.  Letter to Louis Wiley on His 60th Birthday. May 31, 1929

102.  Message to the 27th National Saengerfest in New York City. May 31, 1929

103.  Message to the International Advertising Association's Convention. May 31, 1929

104.  Letter to Secretary of Commerce Robert P. Lamont on the Establishment of an Interdepartmental Committee To Study Marine Mail Contracts.
         May 31, 1929
105.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of Herbert M. Lord as Director of the Budget. June 1, 1929

106.  Message on the Work of St. John's Guild, New York City, at Seaside Hospital for Needy Children. June 2, 1929

107.  Message to King George V of Great Britain Offering Birthday Greetings. June 3, 1929

108.  The President's News Conference of June 4, 1929

109.  Message to the American Members of the Committee of Experts on the Success of German Reparations Discussions at Paris. June 4, 1929

110.  Message on the Commemoration of the Second Anniversary of Clarence Chamberlin's Transatlantic Flight to Germany. June 4, 1929

111.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of Hubert Work as Chairman of the Republican National Committee. June 4, 1929

112.  Special Message to the Congress Proposing a Study of the Reorganization of Prohibition Enforcement Responsibilities. June 6, 1929

113.  Letter on the Resignation of J. Reuben Clark as Under Secretary of State. June 6, 1929

114.  The President's News Conference of June 7, 1929

115.  Remarks Upon Laying the Cornerstone of the New Department of Commerce Building. June 10, 1929

116.  The President's News Conference of June 11, 1929

117.  Statement on the Senate's Action on the Farm Relief Bill. June 11, 1929

118.  The President's News Conference of June 14, 1929

119.  Message to President Gaston Doumergue of France on the Transatlantic Flight of the French Plane Yellow Bird. June 14, 1929

120.  Letter Regretting Inability To Attend Independence Day Americanization Ceremonies in New York City. June 14, 1929

121.  Statement on the Enactment of the Farm Relief Bill and on Plans for the Federal Farm Board. June 15, 1929

122.  Message for the Dedication of a New Y.M.C.A. Building in Philadelphia. June 15, 1929

123.  Letter to the Speaker of the House Recommending Appropriations for the Federal Farm Board. June 17, 1929

124.  Message to the First Meeting of the International Hospital Congress. June 17, 1929

125.  The President's News Conference of June 18, 1929

126.  Statement on the German Reparations Plan. June 18, 1929

127.  Statement on Prohibition Enforcement Incidents at the Canadian Border. June 18, 1929

128.  The President's News Conference of June 21, 1929

129.  Letter to the International Falls City Council on Its Protest Against Prohibition Enforcement Incidents. June 21, 1929

130.  Message for the Dedication of the Orange, New Jersey, War Memorial. June 22, 1929

131.  Message to the National Association of Real Estate Boards. June 24, 1929

132.  The President's News Conference of June 25, 1929

133.  Statement on Signing a Proclamation on the Colorado River Compact and the Boulder Canyon Project. June 25, 1929

134.  Proclamation 1882, Colorado River Compact and the Boulder Canyon Project. June 25, 1929

135.  Telegram Expressing Appreciation for a Resolution of Support by the Virginia Republican Convention. June 27, 1929

136.  The President's News Conference of June 28, 1929

137.  Message to Commander Richard E. Byrd on the Second Anniversary of His Transatlantic Flight. June 29, 1929

138.  Message to the Robert Burns Memorial Association. June 29, 1929

139.  Message to the Annual Convention of the Zionist Organization of America. June 30, 1929

140.  The President's News Conference of July 2, 1929

141.  Statement on the Possibility of a Tax Reduction. July 2, 1929

142.  Statement on Plans for a White House Conference on Child Health and Protection. July 2, 1929

143.  Message to the International Christian Endeavor Convention. July 4, 1929

144.  The President's News Conference of July 5, 1929.

145.  Message to President Juan Bautista Perez on Venezuela's Independence Day. July 5, 1929

146.  Message to the Chicago Daily News on the Dedication of Its New Building. July 8, 1929

147.  The President's News Conference of July 9, 1929

148.  Exchange of Messages With King Vittorio Emmanuele on the Italian Reception of Two American Aviators. July 13, 1929

149.  Letter on the Loan of "Billy Opossum" as a High School Mascot. July 13, 1929

150.  Remarks at the First Meeting of the Federal Farm Board. July 15, 1929

151.  The President's News Conference of July 16, 1929

152.  Telegram to the President of Liberia on the Death of William T. Francis, United States Minister. July 16, 1929

153.  Letter Agreeing To Act as Honorary Referee of a British American Track and Field Meet. July 16, 1929

154.  Proclamation 1885, Exportation of Arms or Munitions of War to Mexico. July 18, 1929

155.  The President's News Conference of July 19, 1929

156.  Statement on Federal Government Expenditures. July 19, 1929

157.  Statement for a Magazine Issue Commemorating "Light's Golden Jubilee." July 20, 1929

158.  Message to President Miguel Abadía Méndez on Colombia's Independence Day. July 20, 1929

159.  The President's News Conference of July 23, 1929

160.  Statement on Military Expenditures. July 23, 1929

161.  Remarks Upon Proclaiming the Treaty for the Renunciation of War (Kellogg-Briand Pact). July 24, 1929

162.  Statement on Cruiser Construction Suspension, Following a British Statement of Principles. July 24, 1929

163.  Statement on France's Ratification of the Mellon-Berenger Agreement for Settling Its War Debts. July 28, 1929

164.  Remarks at the First Meeting of the White House Child Health Conference Planning Committee. July 29, 1929

165.  The President's News Conference of July 30, 1929

166.  Letter to the National Commander of the American Legion on Naval Parity With Great Britain. July 31, 1929

167.  Exchange of Messages With President Carlos Ibáñez del Campo of Chile on the Ratification of the Tacna-Arica Agreement. August 1, 1929

168.  Telegram Greeting King Haakon of Norway on His Birthday. August 3, 1929

169.  The President's News Conference of August 6, 1929

170.  Statement on Plans for Federal Prison Reform. August 6, 1929

171.  Message to President Hernando Siles on Bolivia's Independence Day. August 6, 1929

172.  Letter Proposing Incorporation of Camp Rapidan Into the Shenandoah National Park. August 7, 1929

173.  Message to the World Scout Jamboree. August 7, 1929

174.  Message to Dr. Hugo Eckener on the Round-the-World Flight of the Graf Zeppelin. August 7, 1929

175.  Message to President Isidro Ayora on Ecuador's Independence Day. August 10, 1929

176.  Message to President Paul von Hindenburg on the Anniversary of the Founding of the German Republic. August 12, 1929

177.  The President's News Conference of August 13, 1929

178.  Statement on California Water Resources and the San Francisco Bay Bridge. August 13, 1929

179.  Message to the Second Pan American Highway Congress. August 16, 1929

180.  Remarks to the People of Madison County, Virginia, at the Celebration of "Hoover Day in Madison." August 17, 1929

181.  The President's News Conference of August 20, 1929

182.  Statement on the Use of Army Prisons To Relieve Overcrowding in Federal Prisons. August 20, 1929

183.  The President's News Conference of August 23, 1929

184.  Statement on the First Anniversary of Signing of the Treaty for the Renunciation of War. August 26, 1929

185.  Message to the Western Governors Conference on Public Land Questions. August 27, 1929

186.  The President's News Conference of August 27, 1929

187.  Telegram Denying a Rumor of Abandonment of Army and Navy Aircraft Programs. August 27, 1929

188.  Message to Hugo Eckener on the Completion of the Round-the-World Flight of the Graf Zeppelin. August 29, 1929

189.  Exchange of Remarks With Hugo Eckener, Commander of the Graf Zeppelin. August 29, 1929

190.  Message for Jewish Organizations Meeting in Madison Square Garden To Protest the Events in Palestine. August 29, 1929

191.  Message on the 75th Anniversary of Lincoln University. September 1929

192.  The President's News Conference of September 6, 1929

193.  Statement on Disclosures of Propagandizing Against Naval Reduction. September 6, 1929

194.  Letter on the Retirement of Hubert Work as Chairman of Republican National Committee. September 9, 1929

195.  Telegram Denying Association of Admiral Hilary Jones With William B. Shearer in Activities Aganst Naval Reduction. September 9, 1929

196.  The President's News Conference of September 10, 1929

197.  Statement on Delaying Flood Control Work on the Lower Mississippi. September 10, 1929

198.  Statement on the Evidence of Propaganda in International Naval Negotiations. September 10, 1929

199.  Statement on the Death of Louis Marshall. September 11, 1929

200.  Message on the Award of the American Chemical Society's Priestley Medal to Francis P. Garvan. September 11, 1929

201.  Message on Rosh Hashanah. September 12, 1929

202.  The President's News Conference of September 13, 1929

203.  Message to the American Bar Association on Constitution Day Activities. September 16, 1929

204.  The President's News Conference of September 17, 1929

205.  Message to President Emilio Portes Gil on Mexico's Independence Day. September 17, 1929

206.  Radio Address to the Nation on Peace Efforts and Arms Reduction. September 18, 1929

207.  Message to President Carlos Ibáñez del Campo on Chile's Independence Day. September 18, 1929

208.  Message on the Centennial of the Syracuse Post-Standard.  September 18, 1929

209.  The President's News Conference of September 20, 1929

210.  Message to the Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. September 20, 1929

211.  Message to the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association Convention. September 20, 1929

212.  White House Statement on the President's Views on Tariff Legislation. September 21, 1929

213.  White House Statement Announcing the President's Refusal To Pardon Harry F. Sinclair. September 21, 1929

214.  White House Statement on Prohibition Enforcement in the District of Columbia. September 22, 1929

215.  The President's News Conference of September 24, 1929

216.  Statement on the Importance of the Flexible Tariff. September 24, 1929

217.  Message to the National Life Insurance Conference. September 26, 1929

218.  The President's News Conference of September 27, 1929

219.  The President's News Conference of October 1, 1929

220.  Statement on the Appointment of John McNab To Study and Formulate Plans for the Improvement of Prohibition Law Enforcement.
         October 1, 1929

221.  Executive Order 5200, Transferring the Division of Cooperative Marketing to the Federal Farm Board. October 1, 1929

222.  Exchange of Messages With Prime Minister James Ramsay MacDonald of Great Britain. October 3, 1929

223.  Letter Supporting the Restoration of Kenmore as a National Shrine. October 3, 1929

224.  The President's News Conference of October 4, 1929

225.  Statement on an Investigation of the U.S. Shipping Board. October 4, 1929

226.  Joint Statement With Prime Minister MacDonald of Great Britain. October 7, 1929

227.  The President's News Conference of October 8, 1929

228.  Statement on the Progress of Conversations With Prime Minister MacDonald. October 8, 1929

229.  Joint Statement Following Meetings With British Prime Minister MacDonald. October 9, 1929

230.  Message to the Italian Benevolent Society on Columbus' Discovery of America. October 11, 1929

231.  The President's News Conference of October 11, 1929

232.  Message to President Chiang Kai-shek on China's Independence Day. October 11, 1929

233.  Exchange of Messages With the President of Poland on the Pulaski Sesquicentennial Celebration. October 11, 1929

234.  Exchange of Messages With the President of Argentina on the Opening of Airmail Service Between the United States and Argentina.
         October 12, 1929

235.  Message to the President of Peru on His Reinauguration. October 12, 1929

236.  Message to Emperor Hirohito on Japanese Officers and Midshipmen Visiting in Washington, D.C. October 12, 1929

237.  The President's News Conference of October 15, 1929

238.  Message to the National Recreation Congress. October 15, 1929

239.  Message on the Dedication of the Wilmer Institute of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University. October 15, 1929

240.  Exchange of Messages With Prime Minister MacDonald on His Departure from the United States. October 16, 1929

241.  The President's News Conference of October 18, 1929

242.  Statement on the Commission on Conservation and Administration of the Public Domain. October 18, 1929

243.  Statement on the Library at the University of Louvain, Belgium. October 18, 1929

244.  Message to Commander Richard E. Byrd on His Antarctic Expedition. October 19, 1929

245.  Remarks During a Motor Tour of Detroit, Michigan. October 21, 1929

246.  Address on the 50th Anniversary of Thomas Edison's Invention of the Incandescent Electric Lamp. October 21, 1929

247.  Message to King Alfonso XIII on the Inauguration of Direct Radiotelegraphic Service With Spain. October 21, 1929

248.  Letter in Reply to Florida Republicans Protesting an Appointment. October 21, 1929

249.  Message on the 50th Anniversary of The American Hebrew. October 21, 1929

250.  Remarks at Cincinnati, Ohio, Celebrating the Completion of the Ohio River Improvement Project. October 22, 1929

251.  Message to the President of Uruguay on the Death of Former President José Battle y Ordoñez. October 22, 1929

252.  Message on the Presentation to Cornelius F. Kelley of the Gold Medal Award for Mining Achievement. October 22, 1929

253.  Address at Louisville, Kentucky, Celebrating the Completion of the Ohio River Improvement Project. October 23, 1929

254.  Messages of Sympathy for the Victims of an Accidental Explosion During the President's Visit to Madison, Indiana. October 24, 1929

255.  Message to President Carlos Ibáñez del Campo of Chile on His Escape From Assassination. October 24, 1929

256.  The President's News Conference of October 25, 1929

257.  Statement on the National Business and Economic Situation. October 25, 1929

258.  Message on the Institute of Paper Chemistry at Lawrence College. October 26, 1929

259.  Message on the Birthday of Theodore Roosevelt and Its Celebration on Navy Day. October 26, 1929

260.  Message on the 250th Anniversary of the Settlement of Trenton, New Jersey. October 27, 1929

261.  Message to the Institute of Pacific Relations. October 27, 1929

262.  The President's News Conference of October 29, 1929

263.  Statement on the Death of Senator Theodore E. Burton. October 29, 1929

264.  Message to President Thomas G. Masaryk on Czechoslovakia's Independence Day. October 29, 1929

265.  Message to President Mustapha Kemal on Turkey's Independence Day. October 29, 1929

266.  Remarks at a Ceremony Honoring Madame Marie Curie. October 30, 1929

267.  White House Statement on Senate Inaction on Tariff Legislation. October 31, 1929

268.  Message on the Forget-Me-Not Campaign of the Disabled American Veterans. October 31, 1929

269.  Message for a Testimonial Dinner Honoring Dr. Fred B.  Smith. October 31, 1929

270.  The President's News Conference of November 1, 1929

271.  Message to President Florencio H. Arosemena on Panama's Independence Day. November 4, 1929

272.  The President's News Conference of November 5, 1929

273.  Letter of Apology to Senator Hiram Johnson. November 6, 1929

274.  The President's News Conference of November 8, 1929

275.  Armistice Day Address. November 11, 1929

276.  Message to the Annual Convention of the Mississippi Valley Association. November 11, 1929

277.  The President's News Conference of November 12, 1929

278.  Message to the Seventh Annual Convention of the American Institute of Steel Construction. November 12, 1929

279.  Message for the Annual Membership Drive of the American Red Cross. November 13, 1929

280.  The President's News Conference of November 15, 1929

281.  Statement Announcing a Series of Conferences With Representatives of Business, Industry, Agriculture, and Labor. November 15, 1929

282.  The President's News Conference of November 19, 1929

283.  Statement on the Death of Secretary of War James W. Good. November 19, 1929

284.  Telegram Inviting Industry and Labor Leaders to Conferences at the White House. November 20, 1929

285.  The President's News Conference of November 22, 1929

286.  Telegrams to Governors Urging Stimulation of Public Works To Aid the Economy. November 23, 1929

287.  Statement on the Death of Senator Francis E. Warren. November 24, 1929

288.  Message to President Gaston Doumergue of France on the Death of Georges Clemenceau. November 24, 1929

289.  Letter in Reply to a Suggestion for a National Conference of Retail Merchants. November 25, 1929

290.  The President's News Conference of November 26, 1929

291.  Message on the Award of the National Academy of Design Medal to Elihu Root. November 26, 1929

292.  The President's News Conference of November 29, 1929

293.  Message Congratulating Commander Richard E. Byrd on His Flight Over the South Pole. November 29, 1929

294.  The President's News Conference of December 3, 1929

295.  Annual Message to the Congress on the State of the Union. December 3, 1929

296.  Annual Budget Message to the Congress, Fiscal Year 1931. December 4, 1929

297.  Remarks to a Chamber of Commerce Conference on the Mobilization of Business and Industry for Economic Stabilization. December 5, 1929

298.  Message to the Congress Transmitting the 15th Annual Report of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. December 5, 1929

299.  Message to the Congress Recommending an Appropriation To Settle Nicaraguan Claims. December 5, 1929

300.  Message to the Congress Recommending the Payment of Claims Arising From the Occupation of Vera Cruz, Mexico. December 5, 1929

301.  Message to the Congress Transmitting the 11th Report of the National Commission of Fine Arts. December 5, 1929

302.  Letter Suggesting the Renaming of Fort Russell in Honor of Senator Francis E. Warren. December 6, 1929

303.  Letter Endorsing a Proposed Statewide Economic Survey in New York. December 6, 1929

304.  The President's News Conference of December 6, 1929

305.  Message to the Congress Requesting Authorization for a Commission To Investigate Conditions in Haiti. December 7,1929

306.  Letter Authorizing the Signature of Documents of Accession to the Permanent Court of International Justice. December 8, 1929

307.  Message to the New York Bible Society. December 8, 1929

308.  The President's News Conference of December 10, 1929

309.  Message to President Augusto B. Leguia on the Inauguration of Direct Radio Service Between Peru and the United States. December 11, 1929

310.  The President's News Conference of December 13, 1929

311.  Letter to the Speaker of the House Transmitting Supplemental Estimates of Appropriations for the Department of Justice. December 13, 1929

312.  Message to the Congress Recommending Payment of a Claim Presented by Great Britain. December 13, 1929

313.  White House Statement on a Communist Demonstration.  December 14, 1929

314.  Address to the Gridiron Club. December 14, 1929

315.  The President's News Conference of December 17, 1929

316.  Message to the Tanners' Council. December 17, 1929

317.  Message to the Senate Transmitting a Convention for the Promotion of Safety of Life at Sea. December 17, 1929

318.  White House Statement on the Appointment of a Research Committee on Social Trends. December 19, 1929

319.  The President's News Conference of December 20, 1929

320.  Christmas Message to Disabled Veterans. December 20, 1929

321.  Statement on Signing a Bill for the Construction of Veterans Hospitals. December 23, 1929

322.  Message to President Hipolito Irigoyen of Argentina on His Escape from Assassination. December 24, 1929

323.  Christmas Greeting to the Nation. December 24, 1929

324.  The President's News Conference of December 27, 1929

325.  Message Contributed to a Symposium on the Washington Cathedral. December 27, 1929

326.  Messages to the Presidents of Guatemala and El Salvador on the Inauguration of a Direct Rail Route Between the Two Republics.
         December 28, 1929

327.  The President's News Conference of December 31, 1929

328.  Letter to the District of Columbia Fire Department on Its Service in Fighting an Executive Office Fire. December 31, 1929

329.  New Year's Message to Albert, King of the Belgians. December 31, 1929

330.  New Year's Message to King Vittorio Emmanuele of Italy. December 31, 1929

331.  Message to Emperor Hirohito of Japan on a Washington Visit of Japanese Delegates to the London Naval Conference. December 31, 1929