Hoover was a diligent and... «One Summer: America, 1927»
sanchezo27 августа 2015•Видна всемHoover was a diligent and industrious presence in both administrations, but he was dazzlingly short on endearing qualities. His manner was cold, vain, prickly and snappish. He never thanked subordinates or enquired into their happiness or well-being. He had no visible capacity for friendliness or warmth. He did not even like shaking hands. Although Coolidge's sense of humour was that of a slightly backward schoolboy - one of his favourite japes was to ring all the White House servant bells at once, then hide behind the curtains to savour the confusion that followed - he did at least have a sense of humour. Hoover had none.
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