May 10, 1929
[Released May 10, 1929. Dated May 9, 1929]
INCREASING INTEREST in international affairs fostered by more complete journalistic reports and editorial discussion tends to improve international relations and reduce difficulties in the way of mutual good will. I wish you a most profitable discussion of your theme.
HERBERT HOOVER
Note: The message was sent by telegram to Dr. Waiter Williams, Dean of the School of Journalism, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.
Herbert Hoover, Message to the 20th Annual Journalism Week at the University of Missouri. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/209752