... food distribution throughout their lands and to stimulate food production by the farmers of the United States. After his signal success in the administration of the Belgian Relief Commission, Mr. Hoover became the unanimous choice of the Allies for the victualing of the militant and civilian populations after America's entrance into the World War. His work divided ... — History of the World War - An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War • Francis A. March and Richard J. Beamish