What major event marked a turning point for Hughes and the New Deal?
1937
1935
1939
1941
Answer
1937 marked a turning point for Hughes and the New Deal. The Supreme Court's decision in NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation upheld the National Labor Relations Act, giving the federal government authority to regulate labor relations. This ruling strengthened the New Deal's labor policies and gave Hughes a major victory in his efforts to promote economic recovery and social justice.
Unveiling Justice: The Legacy of Charles Evans Hughes
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