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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 War Housing Program

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09693.27 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 13 May 1943 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 23.8 cm, Width: 15.1 cm Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "War Housing Program," dated May 13, 1943. This pamphlet concerns a plan to ensure that all war workers are housed. It notes that three fifths of the need is being taken care of by existing buildings. New construction is only needed to cover the other two fifths. This message also recommends an increase of $4 million dollars to the housing department to ensure the supply meets the demand of war worker's needs.

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

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