Why calls for 'unity' are not enough: Look at the 1930s and 1940s
- Written by Wendy Wall, Associate Professor, 20th century American history, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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The U.S. is in the midst of a tepid economic recovery following a catastrophic downturn, but millions of Americans continue to feel left behind. Some turn their anger on corporations and Wall Street. Others target nonwhite immigrant workers. A charismatic...
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