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172: Breadlines, Bank Failures, & the Bonus Army: Hoover & the Early Great Depression

History That Doesn't Suck

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The Economic Tides: From European Collapse to American Struggles

This chapter explores the global financial turmoil post-World War I, highlighting the impact of international loans and reparations on European and American banks. It also discusses Herbert Hoover's measures to address the ensuing economic crises, including the establishment of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.

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