Which of the following statements best assesses Herbert Hoover's qualification for the presidency in 1928?

A) He could point to a decade of experience as an elected official.
B) His modest upbringing in rural Iowa had equipped him with a natural affability and charm.
C) His bold embrace of government regulation as a tool for economic development made him stand out among laissez-faire Republicans.
D) His skill in economic planning and the organization of food relief made him a good choice for both good and hard times.
E) His courage under fire in World War I made him a role model similar to one of his predecessors, Theodore Roosevelt.

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Herbert Hoover was known for his expertise in economic planning and his successful organization of food relief during World War I, which were significant qualifications for his presidency in 1928. He was not an elected official before his presidency, his upbringing and personality were not particularly noted for affability and charm, his stance was not primarily characterized by a bold embrace of government regulation, and he did not serve in a combat role in World War I.

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