Herbert Hoover

Person

US administrator who attempted to feed Russia in 1921; Lenin mocked him before the aid was halted.

Mentioned in 4 videos

Videos Mentioning Herbert Hoover

Peterson Academy | Michael Malice | The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union | Lecture 1 (Official)

Peterson Academy | Michael Malice | The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union | Lecture 1 (Official)

Peterson Academy

US administrator who attempted to feed Russia in 1921; Lenin mocked him before the aid was halted.

Legendary Trader Edward O. Thorp on Beating the Stock Market and Blackjack

Legendary Trader Edward O. Thorp on Beating the Stock Market and Blackjack

Tim Ferriss

31st President of the United States, mentioned by Thorp as the sitting president when he was born.

Jeremi Suri: History of American Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #180

Jeremi Suri: History of American Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #180

Lex Fridman

Mentioned as an opponent of F.D.R. who continued to accuse him of being a conspirator, highlighting the political opposition F.D.R. faced.

Michael Malice: Christmas Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #347

Michael Malice: Christmas Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #347

Lex Fridman

Headed an American organization that provided famine relief in early 20th century Russia but withdrew due to Bolsheviks selling grain rather than feeding their people.