About this item
Montana from 1930 to 1960 was a very interesting time. The state had already been suffering economic depression for ten years when the Great Depression hit the nation. Montana suffered just as much as the rest of the country, but it was also rescued by the federal New Deal programs. You'll hear about that in this fifth volume of the state's history, but you'll read about a whole lot more as well. There's farming in the dust, cattle grazing on the creeks, and the ups and downs of organized labor. Learn about flight, the start of radio, and the rise of Big Oil and the CIA. World War II is discussed in detail, as are the state's and the nation's politics. A lot happened in Montana during these years, just like a lot happened in the country. The interstate highway system was built, the international banks rose to prominence, and the Indians' lands were stolen once again.
About the Author
Author Photo: Atop the Sleeping Giant 20 miles north of Helena, Montana, the Missouri River in the background
Greg Strandberg was born and raised in Helena, Montana. He graduated from the University of Montana in 2008 with a BA in History.
When the American economy began to collapse Greg quickly moved to China, where he became a slave for the English language industry. After five years of that nonsense he returned to Montana in June 2013.
In 2014 Greg ran for the Montana House of Representatives, District 98, and lost handily. In 2016 he ran for District 99 and lost again.
When not writing his blogs, novels, or web content for others, Greg enjoys reading, hiking, biking, stamp collecting, doing puzzles and spending time with his wife and young son.
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