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Explore the life and contributions of Lou Henry Hoover, wife of President Herbert Hoover and a significant figure in the development of the Girl Scouts. From laying the cornerstone of the Girl Scouts' "Little House" in 1924 to her engagement with young girls in scouting activities, Lou Henry was a strong advocate for women's roles in society. Join us in reflecting on her legacy, her passion for community service, and her influence on the Girl Scouts, as well as her personal interests and activities during her husband’s presidency.
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Professor John Casper Branner (1850-1922), Geology Dept., Stanford, and later university president.
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge (left) lays the corner stone at the Girl Scouts “Little House,” March 25,1924, accompanied by Mrs. Herbert Hoover.
Philip A. De Laszlo’s White House portrait of the First Lady, 1932, by Richard M. Brown.
“She was an excellent horse woman and personally tested new horses before the arrival of guests [at Camp Rapidan] in the Blue Ridge Mts.”