Fighting Inflation: Housewives for Truman, 1948-01-01 - 1948-12-31

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 54

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_1_6_54_0004

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the rising cost of living and inflation affecting American housewives in 1948, highlighting the increased profits of corporations after price controls were removed. It urges housewives to support Harry Truman and the Democratic Party in the upcoming election to combat inflation and lower prices. It emphasizes the impact of high prices on ordinary living expenses and the need for government intervention to protect the standard of living.

Dates

Creation: 1948-01-01 - 1948-12-31

Creator

Truman, Harry S., 33rd President of the United States (1945-1953); 34th Vice President of the United States (1945-1945); United States Senator from Missouri (1935-1945), 1884-1972 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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