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American History Hit
The War on Crime: The 1930s and the New Deal
Jun 9, 2024
Anthony Gregory, a historian of the American State and author of 'New Deal Law and Order', dives into the dramatic transformation of crime and governance in 1930s America. He discusses how the Great Depression shaped federal crime policies and the rise of figures like J. Edgar Hoover. The conversation touches on the dual approach of rehabilitation versus enforcement in Roosevelt's New Deal, the evolution of the FBI, and even the peculiar history of Coca-Cola's original cocaine content. It's a fascinating look at crime's role in modern political thought.
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- The New Deal expanded federal authority significantly, reshaping expectations regarding government intervention in crime and social welfare programs.
- Franklin Roosevelt's collaborative governance approach, highlighted by strengthening the FBI, transformed law enforcement and redefined state-federal relations in crime control.
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The New Deal's Transformative Impact
The New Deal initiated a significant expansion of the U.S. government under President Franklin Roosevelt, fundamentally reshaping Americans' expectations of government intervention in daily life. This transformation included the establishment of key social safety net programs such as Social Security and the FDIC, which are still in place today. However, the New Deal also faced criticism from those who viewed it as an overreach, arguing it infringed upon individual freedoms and paved the way toward a welfare state. This debate over the legitimacy of the New Deal still influences contemporary political discourse surrounding liberalism and conservatism.
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