Because Herbert Hoover was president at the time and the Depression was blamed on him.
After President Hoover. Ironic.
Hoovervilles and Shantytowns were named after Herbert Hoover because it was Hoover's actions that lead to their creation.
Homeless people *Novanet*
Who was affected by Hoovervilles
Hoovervilles are towns of shacks and tents.
in the 1940's
Hoovervilles were set up in Washington D.C. by WWI veterans looking for jobs and veterans benefits.
Hoovervilles
Homeless people *Novanet*
Homeless people *Novanet*
HooverVilles
A camp for homeless people
Who was affected by Hoovervilles
Hoovervilles are towns of shacks and tents.
in the 1940's
hoovervilles
Hoovervilles are area with a large concentration of homeless people. These homeless people live in places made up of random materials. I have no clue why they are called hoovervilles but we have A LOT of them here in CA especially in San Diego, San Francisco and of course LA.
Hoovervilles were set up in Washington D.C. by WWI veterans looking for jobs and veterans benefits.
Hoovervilles