[Released October 16, 1932. Dated October 15, 1932]
IN A YEAR when all privately supported philanthropy is being put to the most severe test the success of Jewish federations appeal for funds is doubly important. Your notable achievements in years past give me confidence that your community will again respond to your call.
I wish you every success.
HERBERT HOOVER
[Felix M. Warburg, 1 West Forty-seventh St., New York City]
Note: The message was read at a dinner commencing the societies' fundraising drive. The dinner was held in the Commodore Hotel in New York City.
Herbert Hoover, Message to the Federation for the Support of the Jewish Philanthropic Societies. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/207861