Who was head of the food administration during World War 1 became president in 1928 opposed direct relief to individuals from the federal government during the great depression last name of individual?

The individual you are referring to is Herbert Hoover. He served as the head of the U.S. Food Administration during World War I and became president in 1928. During the Great Depression, he opposed direct federal relief to individuals, believing it would undermine personal initiative and responsibility.