American living standards rise under Republican policies
The article extols high American wage levels and short working hours as evidence that living standards are the world’s highest and improving. It attributes this to Calvin Coolidge era policies, asserting real wages and standards of living advance under Republican governance.
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Acceptance Speech Reflects New Deal Era Wage Gains
The remarks extoll rising real wages, shorter work hours, and higher living standards amid postwar growth. It cites buying power growth since 1913, notes wage advantages over Europe, and stresses employment as a remedy to poverty, urging continued Republican economic policies.
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