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President Herbert Hoover: Did He Cause the Great Depression?

American History Hit

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Hoover's Hesitation: The Critical Turning Point of the Great Depression

This chapter examines Herbert Hoover's presidency during the early years of the Great Depression, focusing on the moment it became clear that recovery was unlikely. It highlights the dire unemployment rates and Hoover's reluctance to act on advice from party figures, leaving many Americans in desperate conditions.

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