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A Hoover pocket, also called a Hoover flag, was when people would pull out the flaps of their pockets to show that they had no money. It originated from the Great Depression.

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Empty pockets turned inside out were called hoover what?

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over flags were pants pockets turned inside-out to show that the person had no money.


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What was the name given to the towns where people built shacks to live in?

These dilapidated towns were nicknamed "Hoovervilles," because many Americans despised the president, Herbert Hoover, for allowing this degree of financial ruin to continue. Empty pockets that were turned out were also were nicknamed "Hoover flags."


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Hoovervilles were makeshift shantytowns that emerged during the Great Depression, where homeless people lived in tents and shacks, often named derisively after President Herbert Hoover, who was blamed for the economic crisis. Hoover flags referred to empty pockets turned inside out, symbolizing poverty and desperation. Hoover blankets were old newspapers used as blankets by the homeless, highlighting the extent of their struggle. Together, these terms reflect the hardships faced by many Americans during this difficult period.


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Are Hoover vacuums named after president hoover?

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