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The Tax Collector

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Economic Struggles and National Unity in the Face of War

This chapter explores the complexities of late 1930s America, where fears of war and fascism clashed with the ambitions of FDR's New Deal. It highlights the business community's resistance to drastic tax reforms and examines how New Deal initiatives fostered hope and unity in the face of looming global conflicts.

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