HIST 2112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: War Relocation Authority, Nuremberg Trials, List Of Captive Orcas
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Spent a lot of money in the economy, bringing the great depression to an end. By 1942 we have a very serious labor shortage in the u. s. War took 15million from the civilian work force money for the war. Federal government starts selling war bonds, deficit spending, and income tax to raise. Greatly increased the number of americans paying income tax. Taxed incomes over (median family income was k) Increased top tax rate from 31% to 40% Americans have to sacrifice for the war effort. Blacks thought they would make tremendous gains due to their service. Did(cid:374)"t happe(cid:374), so they de(cid:272)ided they (cid:449)ould ser(cid:448)e (cid:271)ut (cid:449)ill de(cid:373)a(cid:374)d rights (cid:374)ot (cid:449)ait: philip randolph- brotherhood of sleeping car porters blacks. Makes an appointment with fdr, tells him whats gonna happen for. If he does(cid:374)"t then in summer of 1942 blacks will march on washington. Any companies in the defense industries without blacks in higher positions will be cut off.
