December 2, 1931, Washington D.C. – Thousands of delegates flocked to the new Department of Commerce Building today, eager to hear President Herbert Hoover’s address at the Parley 10 conference on home building and homeownership. But was it a genuine attempt to help the struggling homeowner, or a clever ploy to benefit the wealthy few?
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Key Facts
- State: Washington D.C.
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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