The most striking development of the great depression of 1929 is a profound skepticism of the future of contemporary society among large sections of the American people. (C. L. R. James)

The most striking development of the great depression of 1929 is a profound skepticism of the future of contemporary society among large sections of the American people.

C. L. R. James

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