American History Tellers The Great Depression - Brother, Can You Spare a Dime | 2
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Feb 27, 2019 During the Great Depression, public opinion turns against President Hoover and anti-foreigner attitudes are galvanized. The idea of mass immigration raids is used to scare immigrants from leaving the country. Tens of thousands of World War I veterans march to Washington, D.C. to demand wartime bonuses, leading to a deadly showdown. The podcast explores the devastating effects of the stock market crash, the temporary solution of selling apples, and the targeting of the Mexican immigrant community in Los Angeles.
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Apple Vending's Fragile Relief
- Apple vending was a temporary relief for the unemployed but lacked dignity compared to previous jobs.
- Oversaturation in the market led to a collapse of profitability, showing limits of stopgap economic solutions.
Hoover's Hands-Off Approach
- Hoover's administration resisted direct financial relief, believing cooperation and voluntary business efforts would fix unemployment.
- Despite worsening conditions, Hoover blamed critics and maintained a hands-off stance on government intervention.
LA Raids Target Immigrants
- In Los Angeles, immigrants faced discriminatory raids demanding proof of citizenship to intimidate and deport.
- Authorities selectively stopped non-white individuals, revealing racial bias in enforcement.