American History Tellers The Great Depression - Justice and Infamy | 6
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Mar 27, 2019 President Roosevelt's proposed changes to the Supreme Court's structure and the challenges he faced. The investigation into un-American activities in federal work programs. The global crisis building as war erupted in Asia and Europe. The country's recovery from the Depression. The downfall of Wall Street figure Richard Whitney.
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Court Vote Elevates Maid's Pay
- The maid in Walla Walla celebrates a Supreme Court justice's vote for a minimum wage case.
- This legal victory directly impacts her pay rate at work, illustrating New Deal's effect on ordinary workers.
Supreme Court Blocks New Deal
- Roosevelt faced a Supreme Court hostile to New Deal reforms, with many rulings striking down key programs.
- The court's conservative majority hindered Roosevelt's efforts to enact economic recovery legislation.
Court Packing Aimed at Ideology
- Roosevelt's court-packing plan aimed to add justices to protect New Deal policies.
- This reform was justified by workload but intended to reshape the Supreme Court's ideological balance.