I have always found it curious that outside of the United States, Herbert Hoover is regarded as one of the great men of the twentieth century. In his own country he is not so highly regarded because FDR and the Democratic party were successful in demonizing him. Hoover was a far better man than FDR, not only in intelligence and character, but also in compassion. Mrs. Hoover was the first American woman geologist, and was also an exceptional person. Here is a view of Hoover from an Australian.

http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/02/a_tribute_to_herbert_hoover_th.html