Chrysler-Plymouth 1971 Radio Ad Takes Advantage of Nixon's Wage-Price Freeze

Description

On August 15, 1971, President Nixon imposed an anti-inflation 90-day wage-price freeze which was followed by various phases of wage-price controls until 1974. This radio ad for Chrysler-Plymouth from Oct. 11,1971, refers to the freeze as an enticement to buy a car. The TV announcement by Nixon of the wage-price freeze can be seen at www.youtube.com

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Chrysler, Plymouth, Nixon, wage-price-freeze

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