Arsenal for Democracy

November 1921: Sheppard-Towner Act – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 400


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Description: 100 years ago this week, on November 23, 1921, the first US government attempt at a modest social welfare program (focused on maternal and infant health) became law. Reactionary forces unraveled it by 1929, but it was influential regardless. Bill and Rachel discuss. Links and notes for Ep. 400 … Read more
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Arsenal for DemocracyBy Bill Humphrey

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