Courtesy of Library of Congress, Hoover, Herbert, "Herbert Hoover to Mr. E. Francqui," 15 June 1915
Description
This is a letter from Herbert Hoover to Émile Francqui, who was a Belgian soldier, diplomat, business man and philanthropist. Hoover is reviewing the success of the relief efforts of the Commission For Relief in Belgium, which he was in charge of, during its occupation by Germany in World War I.
Transcript of Letter from Herbert Hoover about Commission for Relief in Belgium
Source-Dependent Questions
- What do you believe is the overall purpose of this correspondence by Herbert Hoover?
- What textual evidence supports the claim that the Commission had been successful in the first seven months?
- Why was it important that the Commission, and the committees supporting the Commission, collected more than just money? What else would the people of Belgium need during this time of crisis?
- What evidence from this text can be used to define Herbert Hoover's legacy as a humanitarian?
Citation Information
Hoover, Herbert, "Herbert Hoover to Mr. E. Francqui," 15 June 1915. Courtesy of Library of Congress