 Gary, Indiana
Excerpt:
From Harry Truman speech at the
Memorial Auditorium, Gary, Indiana, October 25, 1948.
In his address Truman explained why the
Democratic party deserved voters' support. The speech focused on the
Democratic party's role in bringing America out of the Depression and
restoring prosperity.
Use the following quotes to answer the question.
"We set up overtime pay at the rate of time and a half for every hour
worked over 40 hours a week."
"We are today the most prosperous nation on earth. More than 61
million Americans have jobs."
"The average hourly rate of pay in industry is $1.33 an hour, instead
of 45 cents as it was in 1932."
"Average weekly earnings are $52.96, instead of the measly $17.05 that
you got in 1932."
Questions
1. Working 9 1/2 hours a day, how much more would a worker get paid each
year than someone who worked an 8 hour day?
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