[Released January 16, 1932. Dated January 12, 1932]
My dear Mr. Stout:
Benjamin Franklin's creative mind, world outlook, ardent patriotism, and achievements as a scientist and statesman, have made his memory and influence the heritage of all men. I am confident that the meeting of the International Benjamin Franklin Society will reveal anew the greatness of his character and service.
Yours faithfully,
HERBERT HOOVER
[Mr. J. Robert Stout, President, The International Benjamin Franklin Society, 2305 Woolworth Building, New York City]
Note: The message was read at the organization's ninth annual meeting, held in the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Herbert Hoover, Message to The International Benjamin Franklin Society. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/206950