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Bankers in America

David Cannadine reflects on current and historic attitudes towards bankers in America. He sees today's criticism as mild by comparison with the attitude of Franklin D Roosevelt.

David Cannadine reflects on current and historic attitudes towards bankers in America where opinion does not divide neatly along party lines. He sees today's criticism as mild by comparison with the attitude of Franklin D. Roosevelt who unleashed "a sustained and ferocious attack " during the era of the New Deal.
Producer: Sheila Cook.

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10 minutes

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Sun 19 Feb 2012 08:50

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  • Fri 17 Feb 2012 20:50
  • Sun 19 Feb 2012 08:50

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