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Things We Forgot to Remember

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Series examining overlooked but noteworthy historical events, with Michael Portillo

Michael Portillo presents a series revisiting the great moments of history to discover that they often conceal other events of equal but forgotten importance

Things We Forgot to Remember: Series 6

Things We Forgot to Remember: Series 6: Episode 4: The Great Depression in the USA

The Great Depression in the USA

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Episode 4: The Great Depression in the USA

Series 6

BBC Radio 4 - Things We Forgot to Remember, Series 6, The Great Depression in the USA

Michael Portillo compares the myths and reality of America's Great Depression.

Michael Portillo asks whether our popular memory of the past conceals forgotten truths, comparing the myths and reality of the Great Depression in 1930s America.

Michael Portillo revisits landmark moments in history, asking whether our popular memory of the past conceals forgotten truths. In this edition, Michael looks back at the Great Depression and compares the myths and reality of 1930s America. 

Producer: Julia Johnson.

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