S7 E6: Thirty Glorious Years
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Post-War Consensus on Social Programs
- In the post-World War II era, a strong consensus emerged among US politicians and business leaders supporting the New Deal social programs.
- President Eisenhower acknowledged the public's unwavering belief in the government's responsibility for social welfare.
- He warned that any party attempting to dismantle programs like Social Security, unemployment insurance, and farm programs would face political oblivion.
- This consensus highlights the widespread acceptance and perceived indispensability of these programs during that period.
- Eisenhower considered those who opposed these programs a negligible and foolish minority.
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