The Recession of 1958

1958 Recession USA
Walter Sanders / Time Life Pictures / Getty

Voter's Fears
As the nation grew anxious, Congressmen used a recess to return to their districts to sound out their constituents on their concerns. Life photographer Walter Sanders traveled with Representative Edwin H. May, Jr. as he met with farmers in Connecticut.

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