The Roosevelt Period
In 1919, former U.S. Senator Albert J. Beveridge reported on the economic evolution of the early 20th century.
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Swollen Fortunes
In a 1906 article, author David Graham Phillips defended President Teddy Roosevelt’s attack on the corrupting power of the super rich.
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Is Roosevelt a Menace to Business?
In 1907, Post contributors presented different viewpoints on whether President Roosevelt aided a square deal in business operations.
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Putting America Back to Work
Today’s recession brings back memories—and policy debates—of the Great Depression.
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Wrong About Roosevelt
Your editorial on the Roosevelt administration economic recovery [Publisher's letter, The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same and Rockwell's Four Freedoms, Jan./Feb. issue] is a good example of how the media manipulates the public with half truths and misrepresentations. You quoted an article comparing the 1939 economy to that of 1928. How ... More
