In the depths of the Great Depression, FDR launched one of the most ambitious experiments in American economic history: the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933. This episode of Signed Into Law explores how the Blue Eagle symbol became ubiquitous across America as the National Recovery Administration attempted to regulate entire industries, set minimum wages, and guarantee workers' right to organize unions for the first time at the federal level.

Discover how this sweeping New Deal legislation transformed labor relations, why businesses displayed the Blue Eagle with pride, and how the Supreme Court's eventual rejection of the NIRA led to more enduring labor protections. From factory floors to union halls, this is the story of how America redefined the relationship between government, business, and workers.

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