[Released April 12, 1931. Dated February 26, 1931 ]
THE SLOVAK people in the United States have brought to this new land of their choice many valuable qualities of mind and character that have enriched our national life. Their loyalty to American institutions and ideals is an earnest of continued service of country.
HERBERT HOOVER
Note: The message was read at a dinner, held in the Commodore Hotel in New York City, commemorating the founding of the Slovak Amerike, a Slovakian newspaper published in New York City. The message was sent to C. L. Orbach, president of the newspaper.
Herbert Hoover, Message on the 42d Anniversary of the Slovak Amerike. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/212140