The Great Depression was the worst economic crisis in US history. More than 15 million Americans were left jobless and unemployment reached 25%.

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Many Central Floridians know what it’s like to live paycheck to paycheck. To decide what gets paid first — utility bills, rent or child care. To watch their bank balance dwindle, and pray to hang on ...