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Tag Archives: Grand Rapids during the Great Depression
Just after the Depression years, the Grand Rapids City Government provided direct relief and created a public works project for those unemployed
The great depression that began in 1929, happened all across the globe. Grand Rapids was not immune to the devastation brought about because of the economic catastrophe. However, during the depression years, there was one elected official who implemented New … Continue reading
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