A Glimpse into the Lives of Hoovervilles: America’s Shantytowns of the Great Depression
Words: 383 1168During the tumultuous era of the Great Depression in the 1930s, the United States witnessed the emergence of makeshift settlements known as Hoovervilles. These communities, named in ironic reference to President Herbert Hoover, symbolized the destitution and economic hardship faced by millions of Americans during that period. Hoovervilles were sprawling collections of shanties, tents, and other makeshift dwellings, often located on the outskirts of cities or in vacant lots. While their existence was a testament to the resilience of the […]
