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HUAC and the New Deal
The controversial nature of the FTP's productions would land it on the list of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).
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Depression and War: The Myth Of Laissez-Faire in American History, Part IV
The final article in the <i>Laissez-faire</i> series describing the transformation of the American economy from the Crash of '29 to the end of World War II.
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MBNA 200 Review, Kenseth gets a new deal
The news and review for the weekend of the MBNA 200 at the Dover International Speedway.

New Deal For Flyer Mike Richards
Richards' $69 Million contract extension seems excessive for a player with 35 career goals. Is Flyers' GM Paul Holmgren crazy or crazy like a fox?
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The New Deal and Black Politics
With the support of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Black politics changed the political paradigm of the New Deal and influenced American politics for several generations.
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Benefits of the IRA
The Indian Reorganization Act provided several short-term benefits, but what about the long-term effect?
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Environmental Disaster
During World War I U.S. farmers planted an abundance of crops to feed the hungry in Europe during Turkish blockades. Twenty years later over plowing proved disastrous.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
An Individual is molded by environment and honed by challenges encountered. A legacy is the historical scorecard that measures success.
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Indian Reorganization Act
Indian Reorganization Act I covered the background and provisions of the Act. This article covers its enactment and the short and long-term effects.
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IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART VII)
John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson both ahd extensive experience in both houses of Congress. This experience was extremely helpful as they both worked to pass ambitious social programs, especially landmark civil rights bills. In this article, we examine their congressional service.
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President Franklin Roosevelt
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
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The Townsend Plan
The ambitious attempt to create a federal pension fund earned the devotion of America's impoverished elderly population and admonishment from the political establishment.
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Active Seniors Unique Adventures
Here are great ideas for older men and older women to remain active, volunteer to help, make friends, travel, and share their skill and wisdom globally or close to home,
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Lady Bird and LBJ
As the U.S.'s 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson was defined by his Hill Country background. His presidency, his legacy and that of Lady Bird's can be found in Austin.
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Lyndon Johnson's Presidency
Taking over the Presidential reins after the tragic assassination of Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson attempted to continue Kennedy's policies, while adding in many of his own.
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Presidential Advisers
Some presidents have depended on close political advisers to help build election campaign strategy and government policy. The advisers were often at one with their boss.
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The Eisenhower Presidency
Newly elected President Dwight David Eisenhower found himself facing a continuing war in Korea and the beginnings of what would become the Cold War.
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The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin D. Roosevelt is one of America's most famous Chief Executives. This article examines the main issues during his presidency, in both foreign and domestic policy.
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The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.
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The Rise of Lyndon Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson, who would later become the 36th President of the United States, began his career as a teacher in Texas before moving on to politics.
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