President hoover refused to give a direct federal aid during the Great depression because he believed its posed a threat to capitalism and individualism.
He was a supported of a limited role for government and felt that assistance should be handled on a local and voluntary basis.
Because of this, he vetoed several bills that would have provided direct relief to struggling American especially during the Great depression.
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