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During the 1928 Presidential race, Herbert Hoover ran under his famous slogan: "A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage." Clearly, the intended message was that he would bring about universal prosperity to Americans if he were to be elected. Ultimately, he was elected, but the economy suffered severely. The disillusioned public later mocked his promises by calling shanty towns erected by the homeless "Hoovervilles." Additionally, an empty pocket pulled completely out (illustrating the fact that they were so poor that they had nothing in their pockets) came to be known as a "Hoover flag."

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