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Bob_in_VA

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17. You might want to research that

Reply to Moostache (Reply #15)

Tue May 5, 2026, 01:40 PM

23 hrs ago

It's my understanding that the Depression was on its way out by 1937. But many folks in Congress wanted to end FDR's policies, which they did and the Depression continued for another 3-4 years until gearing up for WWII finally completely dragged the country out of the Depression.

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