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Surviving the Great Depression: How Families Fed Themselves

The Great Depression (1929-1939) was one of the hardest economic periods in American history. With unemployment reaching 25%, families had to stretch every dollar, make do with what they had, and get ...

The Unusual Way People Enjoyed Peanut Butter During The Great Depression

The Great Depression brought with it many dishes born of necessity. One of the most unusual involved peanut butter and this ...
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How Coffee Became A Meal During The Great Depression

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Steaming cup of coffee surrounded by coffee beans - Nicoleta83Parvu/Shutterstock The Great ...
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This Humble Food Institution Got Many Americans Through The Great Depression

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Men line up for free soup, coffee, and doughnuts during Great Depression. - Bettmann/Getty Images Meatloaf. Mashed potatoes.

13 Creative Ways People Survived the Great Depression

Hearing about living through the Great Depression feels like something out of a history book. It’s amazing when you realize ...