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Discover how the Great Depression reshaped U.S. agriculture, sparking soil conservation programs and lasting land stewardship practices.

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Discover how the Works Progress Administration (WPA) transformed American employment by creating 8.5 million jobs from 1935-1943, leaving a lasting legacy.

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Sheboygan was home to a piano manufacturing industry in the early 20th century. The S.W. Miller Piano Company was formed in 1906 and became known for its quality instruments. The company adapted to ...

Tens of millions of people with depression aren't properly diagnosed. Stanford researchers show that brain imaging could revolutionize treatment. Researchers at Stanford recently described six ...