Who was president Hoover and what did he do?

Herbert Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, serving from 1929 to 1933. He is best known for his presidency during the onset of the Great Depression, where he faced significant economic challenges and public discontent. Hoover advocated for limited government intervention in the economy and promoted volunteerism and private charity to aid those affected by the downturn. His perceived inaction during the crisis contributed to his loss in the 1932 election to Franklin D. Roosevelt.