DETROIT, September 30, 1932 – The Motor City is on high alert as the November election looms. The Democrats are pinning their hopes on Michigan, but even they are hesitant to claim the state as their own. The Great Depression has left a trail of devastation in its wake, with widespread poverty and desperation gripping the city. The once-thriving manufacturing hub is now a shadow of its former self, with breadlines snaking around city blocks and families struggling to make ends meet.
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Key Facts
- State: Michigan
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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