On the recordJune 14, 1929
After many years of contention we have at last made a constructive start at agricultural relief with the most important measure ever passed by Congress in aid of a single industry.
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presidency.ucsb.eduAfter many years of contention we have at last made a constructive start at agricultural relief with the most important measure ever passed by Congress in aid of a single industry.
Statement on the Enactment of the Farm Relief Bill and on Plans for the Federal Farm Board.
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