S7 E6: Thirty Glorious Years
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Roosevelt's Center-Left Approach
- During the Great Depression, while some Americans sought extreme solutions from the far left or far right, the US moved towards the center-left.
- This was partly due to the conservative government being in power during the economic collapse, leading to them shouldering the blame.
- Roosevelt's subsequent win and the 'do something' mandate allowed him to implement programs that addressed various issues, including unemployment, financial insecurity, and workers' rights.
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