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From China, the Hoovers moved their primary residence to London, which would remain the Hoover's primary residence while they traveled for work.
Herbert became an independent mining consultant, and his work made them millionaires. Because of their travels, Hoover spent much time on steamboats; the trips were relatively comfortable as they traveled in first class, and she spent much of her time on these months-long voyages by reading or by hosting social visits with other travelers using portable tea sets and tables. Their work took them throughout Europe and to many other countries, including Australia, Burma, Ceylon, Egypt, India, Japan, New Zealand, and Russia.
The Hoovers had two sons who would accompany them as they traveled. Herbert Hoover Jr. was born in 1903, and Allan Hoover was born in 1907.
As a proficient geologist in her own right, Hoover would often assist her husband in his work as a geological engineer. Her expertise in geology allowed her to participate in business talk with her husband and his colleagues, which she thoroughly enjoyed.
The Hoovers played a role in standardizing the modern mining industry, particularly in regard to human management and business ethics. When they were in London, Lou often entertained large crowds, as their home became a social hub for their fellow immigrants in London.
They also had frequent company from mining engineers, as members of the occupation were generally familiar with one another.
The Hoovers engaged in philanthropy during their time in London, and Lou would see to it that all of her friends and her servants had their needs addressed. She joined the Friends of the Poor to work directly with people in poverty, and she joined social clubs such as the Society of American Women, the British affiliate of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. She participated in and eventually led the society's philanthropic committee.
When World War I began, the Hoovers had already spent time back in the United States and were preparing to move back permanently. Upon hearing that war broke out, Lou reorganized the Society of American Women as a humanitarian group to organize the transport of Americans stranded in Britain.
The Hoovers stayed in London and continued to provide humanitarian relief throughout the war. While Herbert worked on international humanitarianism, Lou ensured refugees had access to food, raised funds to provide further support, and served as the only woman on the repatriation board. In carrying out her work, she made several trips between the United States and the United Kingdom despite the danger of crossing the North Atlantic during the war.
She was also involved with the American Women's War Relief Fund, which provided ambulances, funded two hospitals, and provided economic opportunities for women during the war.
As her humanitarian efforts increased, she found herself responsible for several major operations and had to delegate several projects to similarly motivated women. For her work, she was decorated in 1919 by King Albert I of Belgium.
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