Historians Have Not Looked Too Kindly on the Presidents of the 1920s

question 40

Essay

Historians have not looked too kindly on the presidents of the 1920s, usually judging them as mediocre. Do you agree with this evaluation of their performances as president? On the other hand, whydo you believe some revisionist historians have taken a much more sympathetic and favorable view of the performance of Herbert Hoover as president? Do you believe this relatively recent reappraisal of Hoover has some historical merit? Cite specific examples to support your views.

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