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What was Wallace's role in the New Deal?

  • Chief Negotiator

  • Financial Advisor

  • Law Draftsman

  • Agriculture Secretary

Answer

As the Secretary of Agriculture during the New Deal, Henry A. Wallace played a pivotal role in implementing policies to support farmers and agricultural communities. He introduced programs such as the Agricultural Adjustment Act, which aimed to stabilize farm prices, and the Rural Electrification Administration, which brought electricity to rural areas, transforming the lives of millions.
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