"The imperative need of this nation at all times
is the leadership of Uncommon Men or Women."

— Herbert Hoover, August 10, 1954

The Hoover Library & Museum enables visitors to experience for themselves the many sides of Iowa's only president:

• The permanent galleries begin with Hoover's boyhood in Iowa and continue on to the Waldorf Towers in New York where he spent the final years of his life.
  
  
• The Quarton Gallery offers exciting temporary exhibits relating to American history.
  
  
• In the Hoover Library people of all ages can learn about President Hoover's life and career. Using manuscripts, photographs and oral histories, one can learn the stories of our history.
  

The Hoover Museum sits on the grounds of the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site where visitors can tour:

• Mr. Hoover's birthplace cottage
• a blacksmith shop
• Quaker Meeting house
• the gravesite of Mr. and Mrs. Hoover

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April 26 - November 2, 2008
Children in the White House:
Caroline Kennedy's Dolls

Old Fashioned Independence Day
Friday, July 4th
An old-fashioned celebration with dramatic presentations and patriotic music.

Family Nights, Wednesday Evenings
July 9 - August 27

Hoover Wore Many Hats, an interactive game for children of all ages. Play the game.

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