Henry A. Wallace
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Biography
Henry Agard Wallace was an American politician, journalist, farmer, and businessman who served as the 33rd vice president of the United States, the 11th U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, and the 10th U.S. Secretary of Commerce. He was a vice presidential candidate in the 1944 Democratic Party internal elections, and the Democratic Progressive Party nominee in the 1948 presidential election.
Known For
Oliver Stone's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.
Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States
Oliver Stone charts the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present.
The Untold History Of The United States
Presents the history of the U S from the inauguration of Franklin D Roosevelt to the eve of World War II, including the Great Depression and New Deal legislation designed to overcome it. Emphasizes events that had lasting effects on the nation, such as the Tennessee Valley Authority, the strengthening of organized labor and the growing power of the Federal government.. Continues the story of 20th century America from the inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the eve of World War II. Footage shows the Great Depression, strengthening of organized labor, Social Security Act and growing powers of the federal government.