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When the New Deal Came to Town

2016256 pagesSimon & Schuster

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This book offers a personal and social history of the New Deal, viewed from a conservative perspective. It details the effects on the economy, culture, and people of Whiteland, Indiana, during the Great Depression. Author George Melloan recounts his experiences as a young boy moving to this small town in 1933, providing an eyewitness account of how the Depression impacted everyday lives and connecting these observations to American politics.

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George Melloan is an author with a focus on historical non-fiction. His book, When the New Deal Came to Town, explores a significant period in American history. Readers interested in the past will appreciate his work.

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Book cover of When the New Deal Came to Town
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