From Harry Truman speech at the Memorial Auditorium, Gary, Indiana, October 25, 1948.

In his address Truman explained why the Democratic party deserved voters' support. The speech focused on the Democratic party's role in bringing America out of the Depression and restoring prosperity.

Use the following quotes to answer the question.

"We set up overtime pay at the rate of time and a half for every hour worked over 40 hours a week."

"We are today the most prosperous nation on earth. More than 61 million Americans have jobs."

"The average hourly rate of pay in industry is $1.33 an hour, instead of 45 cents as it was in 1932."

"Average weekly earnings are $52.96, instead of the measly $17.05 that you got in 1932."

1. Working 9 1/2 hours a day, how much more would a worker get paid each year than someone who worked an 8 hour day?

$780.00 $936.00

$1393.60 $1867.32