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The Mystery of Inflation

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A Historic Presidential Address on Inflation

This chapter explores President Nixon's historic interruption of a popular TV show on August 15, 1971, to discuss the pressing issue of inflation amid the Vietnam War. He outlined a 90-day freeze on prices and wages as a strategic response to stabilize the economy.

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