Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Title
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Creator
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Identifier
WWP19297
Date
1917 December 10
Description
Woodrow Wilson tells Herbert Hoover to substitute “Our Associates in the War” for “Our Allies” on posters of the Food administration since there is no formal alliance.
Source
Hoover-Wilson Correspondence, Hoover Institution, Hoover Institution Archives, Stanford, California
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964--Correspondence
Language
English
Text
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington
Personal.
My dear Mr. Hoover
I have noticed on one or two of the posters of the Food Administration the words, “Our Allies.” I would be very much obliged if you would issue instructions that “Our Associates in the War” is to be substituted. I have been very careful about this myself because we have no allies and I think I am right in believing that the people of the country are very jealous of any intimation that there are formal alliances.You will understand, of course, that I am implying no criticism. I am only thinking it important that we should all use the same language.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON
Washington
Personal.
My dear Mr. Hoover
I have noticed on one or two of the posters of the Food Administration the words, “Our Allies.” I would be very much obliged if you would issue instructions that “Our Associates in the War” is to be substituted. I have been very careful about this myself because we have no allies and I think I am right in believing that the people of the country are very jealous of any intimation that there are formal alliances.You will understand, of course, that I am implying no criticism. I am only thinking it important that we should all use the same language.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON
Original Format
Letter
To
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Files
Citation
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924, “Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover,” 1917 December 10, WWP19297, Hoover Institute at Stanford University Collection, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.