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In the early 1930s, many communities of homeless Americans were referred to as “Hoovervilles” because President Herbert Hoover?
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In the early 1930s, many communities of homeless Americans were referred to as “Hoovervilles” because President Herbert Hoover?

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The shanty towns were named "Hoovervilles" after President Herbert Hoover because many people blamed him for the Great Depression.

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