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On Thurs. 08 Apr 1943 US President Roosevelt froze wages and prices of u.....

1943-04-08

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US President Roosevelt froze wages and prices of utilities in order to prevent inflation. He also banned workers from changing jobs unless the switch would further the war effort.

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