August 14, 1931, Washington D.C. – In a shocking display of skepticism and hostility, Southern governors and lawmakers have rejected the federal farm board’s audacious proposal to destroy a third of the current cotton crop. The plan, aimed at boosting the price of the remaining two-thirds, has been met with outright disdain in the South.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Economic Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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