text: what 3 major initiatives did president hoover take to try to help the economy of the united states?   there are four ...  ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::  - asked congress for a $400 million increase in the federal building program   - directed the department of commerce to establish a division of public construction in december 1929   - increased subsidies for ship construction through the federal shipping board   - urged the state governors to also increase their public works spending, though many failed to take any action.  :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::   for more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/herbert_hoover#presidency_1929-1933