volunteerism

Examples of volunteerism in the following topics:

• Hoover and the Limits of Individualism

  • A self-described progressive and reformer, Hoover saw the presidency as a vehicle for improving the conditions of all Americans by encouraging public-private cooperation, which he termed "volunteerism".
  • Hoover saw volunteerism as preferable to governmental coercion or intervention, both of which he felt opposed the American ideals of individualism and self-reliance.

• Hoover's Efforts at Recovery

  • He termed this relationship as "volunteerism" and considered it preferable to government coercion or intervention, both of which he believed were in opposition to the American ideals of individualism and self-reliance.
  • The NCC exemplified Hoover's belief in volunteerism as a mechanism for aiding the economy.
  • Herbert Hoover has been criticized for taking a laissez-faire approach to the Depression, relying on “volunteerism” through churches and social groups to provide public assistance.

• Forming Armies

  • Both the Confederacy and Union formed massive, elaborately organized armies through volunteerism and conscription.

• Congressional Initiatives

  • Hoover's stance on the economy had been based largely on volunteerism, expecting churches and social institutions to aid the poor.

• Herbert Hoover: The Great Engineer

  • He also believed in the importance of volunteerism and the role of individuals in both American society and in the economy.

• Al Smith and the Election of 1928

  • He also believed in the importance of volunteerism and the role of individuals in both society and the economy.