Inflation: Nixon Versus Plywood, LBJ AND Copper

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics by Bruce Carlson

Aug 10, 202628:26News & Politics

Stories of Presidential inflation fighting and fund-raising that seem to have a similar ring to today's events, in this episode. Nixon's plans to cut housing costs by reducing prices on the key element of housing inspire...

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