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    Henry A. Wallace

    Vice president of the United States from 1941 to 1945

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  1. Henry A. Wallace. Henry Agard Wallace (October 7, 1888 – November 18, 1965) was an American politician, journalist, farmer, and businessman who served as the 33rd vice president of the United States, from 1941 to 1945, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

  2. May 24, 2024 · Henry A. Wallace (born Oct. 7, 1888, Adair county, Iowa, U.S.—died Nov. 18, 1965, Danbury, Conn.) was the 33rd vice president of the United States (194145) in the Democratic administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He epitomized the “common man” philosophy of the New Deal Democratic Party.

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  3. A book by Benn Steil that challenges the conventional view of Wallace as a progressive hero and exposes his pro-Soviet policies and blindness. Based on new archival evidence, the book reveals how Wallace's interventions abroad helped the Kremlin to expand its influence and undermine the West.

  4. Wallace is appointed FDR's Secretary of Agriculture, where he runs massive programs to restore farm income, institute soil conservation, school lunches and food stamps, helps Labor Secretary Frances Perkins create Social Security, and helps design the Civilian Conservation Corps.

  5. Henry A. Wallace was a prominent agricultural leader and a loyal ally of Franklin Roosevelt. He served as secretary of agriculture, vice president, and Commerce secretary, but lost his position and political support due to his liberal views and his favorable impression of the Soviet Union.

  6. Learn about Henry Wallace, a progressive leader who advocated for agricultural reforms, food assistance, and peace during the New Deal and World War II. He ran for President in 1948 under the Progressive Party.

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  8. Aug 3, 2016 · Learn about Henry Wallace, FDR's second vice president who shaped the New Deal and later ran for president as a Progressive. Explore his achievements, challenges, and controversies in agriculture, religion, and foreign policy.

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