The American Depression 1930s: Thousands of jobless lived in shanty towns nicknamed 'Hoovervilles', earning a few cents a day sorting bottles and cans. This 'Hooverville' was located near the waterfront in Seattle.

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The American Depression 1930s: Thousands of jobless lived in shanty towns nicknamed 'Hoovervilles', earning a few cents a day sorting bottles and cans. This 'Hooverville' was located near the waterfront in Seattle.

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