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A Simple, Down-to-Earth Christmas Card from the Great Depression (1933)

Creativity can flourish even in economic hardship, as shown by the Pinero family's lighthearted Christmas card.

The best adverts of the 1930s: what we can learn from vintage advertising

The 1930s was a golden age of advertising, with creativity flourishing despite the economic hardships of the Great Depression.
Guinness's iconic ad campaign featuring circus animals by John Gilroy exemplifies the spirit of creativity and has had a lasting cultural impact.

A Simple, Down-to-Earth Christmas Card from the Great Depression (1933)

Creativity can flourish even in economic hardship, as shown by the Pinero family's lighthearted Christmas card.

The best adverts of the 1930s: what we can learn from vintage advertising

The 1930s was a golden age of advertising, with creativity flourishing despite the economic hardships of the Great Depression.
Guinness's iconic ad campaign featuring circus animals by John Gilroy exemplifies the spirit of creativity and has had a lasting cultural impact.
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Worst. Tariffs. Ever. (update)

The Smoot-Hawley Tariff illustrates the risks of protectionism, echoing in contemporary tariff policies.

The 'Desperation' Pie That Replaced Fresh Fruit With Vinegar - Tasting Table

Vinegar pie, a 'desperation pie', offers a citrus-like flavor using simple ingredients and has roots in the Great Depression.

Feeling blue: how denim built America in pictures

Denim served as a symbol of resilience and hard work for Americans during the Great Depression and beyond.

Usonian Houses: Everything You Need to Know About Frank Lloyd Wright's Affordable Homes

Usonian houses by Frank Lloyd Wright aimed to provide accessible, affordable architecture for the middle class after the Great Depression.

'Dead Air' Tells History of Night Orson Welles Unleashed a Martian Invasion

The book offers a historical overview of radio drama but misses deeper insights on listener reactions during the Martian invasion broadcast.
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Trump Claims Nobody Knew Poverty' Before 1929 In Riff About Mar-a-Lago Origin Story

Trump claimed that prior to 1929, nobody understood wealth or poverty, emphasizing lessons learned from history during his gala speech at Mar-a-Lago.

CNN Contributor Defends Great-Grandfather Herbert Hoover: Will Democrats Just Bury the 90-Year-Old Talking Point?'

President Joe Biden made derogatory remarks about former President Herbert Hoover, comparing him to former President Donald Trump.
CNN panel discusses Biden's remarks and the historical context of the Great Depression.

Trump Claims Nobody Knew Poverty' Before 1929 In Riff About Mar-a-Lago Origin Story

Trump claimed that prior to 1929, nobody understood wealth or poverty, emphasizing lessons learned from history during his gala speech at Mar-a-Lago.

CNN Contributor Defends Great-Grandfather Herbert Hoover: Will Democrats Just Bury the 90-Year-Old Talking Point?'

President Joe Biden made derogatory remarks about former President Herbert Hoover, comparing him to former President Donald Trump.
CNN panel discusses Biden's remarks and the historical context of the Great Depression.
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Millions of Americans Still Benefit From These Depression-Era Public Works Projects

The Great Depression led to a dramatic shift in government involvement in the economy through programs like the New Deal.

21 vintage photos show how desperate and desolate America looked during the Great Depression

The Great Depression was the worst economic crisis in US history, with unemployment reaching 25%.

Millions of Americans Still Benefit From These Depression-Era Public Works Projects

The Great Depression led to a dramatic shift in government involvement in the economy through programs like the New Deal.

21 vintage photos show how desperate and desolate America looked during the Great Depression

The Great Depression was the worst economic crisis in US history, with unemployment reaching 25%.
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The Beloved Store-Bought Baking Mix We Can Thank Michigan For - Tasting Table

Jiffy Mix represents Michigan's culinary influence and has become a symbol of economic resilience and accessibility in baking.

The 20 US Cities Where Residents Collect the Most Social Security

The Social Security Act was established to provide retirement income after the Great Depression.

I grew up in a cluttered house. Now, I feel satisfaction from donating things I don't use.

Clutter in my childhood home stemmed from my parents' upbringing during the Great Depression, which shaped my current relationship with cleaning and organization.
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Vintage photos show how the role of women in the workforce has evolved in the last 100 years

The role of women in the workforce has evolved significantly, expanding opportunities in various sectors and shifting societal perceptions over the past century.

Over 1 Million Were Deported to Mexico Nearly 100 Years Ago. Most of Them Were US Citizens | KQED

The deportation of individuals during the Great Depression ignored their constitutional rights, labeling the act as 'lawless'.

Jack Conroy and the Lost Era of Proletarian Literature

Jack Conroy, the forgotten godfather of a revolutionary American literary movement in the 1930s, highlighted the working class's liberatory poetics.

New TikTok Trend Says We're in a "Silent Depression"-Are They Right?

TikTokers claim American purchasing power is lower than during the Great Depression
A battle between Gen Z influencers and economists ensued
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