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Will Rogers' Daily Telegrams: The Hoover years, 1931-1933

This book compiles the daily telegrams written by Will Rogers, a renowned humorist and social critic, during the presidency of Herbert Hoover. The telegrams, spanning from 1931 to 1933, provide a unique perspective on the political and social issues of the time, reflecting Rogers' wit and commentary on the events and personalities of the era. more

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Will Rogers
Will Rogers

Will Rogers was a renowned American actor, humorist, writer, and aviator, born on November 4, 1879, and died on August 15, 1935. He gained widespread acclaim for his unique sense of humor and wisdom, becoming an important figure in American culture during the 20th century. more

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“Now they got such a high inheritance tax on 'em that you won't catch these old rich boys dying promiscuously like they did. This bill makes patriots out of everybody. You sure do die for your country if you die from now on.”

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“They have passed the big inheritance tax, and that gets you when you are gone. You used to could die and be able to beat taxes, but not now. The undertaker don't go over your body as carefully as the assessor does your accumilated assets, and he gets his before the undertaker. They have it on these big fortunes now where they pay as high as 60 to 70 percent of what they leave. That's mighty expensive dying when it runs into money like that, and you won't see 'em dropping off as casually as they have been.”

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“Get a sales tax, small on necessities and large on luxuries; then a stiff inheritance tax on the fellow that saves and don't spend. That will get him either way. A tax paid on the day you buy is not as tough as asking you for it the next year when you are broke.”

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Book:Will Rogers' Daily Telegrams: The Hoover years, 1931-1933
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“There is a tremendous movement on to get lower taxes on earned incomes. Then will come the real problem, 'Who among us on salary are earning our income?'”

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Book:Will Rogers Speaks: Over 1,000 Timeless Quotations for Public Speakers (writers, Politicians, Comedians, Browsers ...)
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“The whole trouble with the Republicans is their fear of an increase in income tax, especially on higher incomes. They speak of it almost like a national calamity. I really believe if it come to a vote whether to go to war with England, France and Germany combined, or raise the rate on incomes of over $100,000, they would vote war.”

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