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which historical event was the major incentive for Harburg to write the song, "Brother, Can you spare a dime

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the great depression

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The song "Brother, Can you spare a dime?" was inspired by The Great Depression

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The song "Brother, Can you spare a dime?" portraits the image of World War I veterans. The principal idea is how after fighting for their country and being physical, emotional and Psychologically affected by the war experiences, the country and the people abandon them to survive as the could. All started when Harburg saw a veteran begging for money on the street.

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