Which of the following does not accurately describe Herbert Hoover's involvement in World War I?
A) He headed the Food Administration.
B) His policies pushed the United States into a serious depression in 1918.
C) He oversaw the production and allocation of wheat, meat, and sugar.
D) He had to ensure supplies for the army as well as for the desperately food-short Allies.
E) He had been organizing food relief in Belgium when Wilson brought him back to Washington.

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Hoover's policies did not push the United States into a serious depression in 1918. His role during World War I was primarily humanitarian and administrative, focusing on food management and relief efforts. The serious depression associated with Hoover occurred after the stock market crash of 1929, during his presidency, not during World War I.

Which of the Following Does Not Accurately Describe Herbert Hoover's