Historian champions Hoover, his work

When thinking about the leaders of the United States, historian Timothy Walch regards former president Herbert Hoover as a champion.

Walch, who served as the director of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum from 1993 to 2011, said Hoover’s determination, persistence and compassion set him apart.

“When you think of all that he accomplished, saving the lives of a billion people, stepping up and setting aside a career of wealth, applying the skills he had to those who had the most need, is a wonderful message,” Walch said....