The shantytowns, which sprung up during the Great Depression, were named after this president.

The shantytowns that appeared on the outskirts of cities during the Great Depression were called "Hoovervilles." This name was a direct, sarcastic reference to President Herbert Hoover, whom many Americans blamed for failing to alleviate the economic crisis. Other items, like "Hoover blankets" (newspapers) and "Hoover flags" (empty pockets turned inside out), also carried his name.