What led Harburg to write the song, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?"
A. the biggest bread line in New York City, which was owned and operated by William Randolph Hearst
B. the realization that the prosperity of the past was completely gone and very unlikely to return
C. the able-bodied men he saw begging for money and standing in bread lines in the streets of New York
D. the request President Roosevelt made to Harburg for a catchy and poignant campaign song

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Yip Harburg wrote "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" in 1932 as a reflection of the disillusionment many Americans felt during the Great Depression, recognizing that past prosperity was lost. The song captures the emotional struggle of individuals who had contributed to the national wealth but found themselves in dire circumstances. This powerful anthem highlights themes of betrayal and hope amid economic hardship.
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Yip Harburg wrote "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" in 1932 as a reflection of the disillusionment many Americans felt during the Great Depression, recognizing that past prosperity was lost. The song captures the emotional struggle of individuals who had contributed to the national wealth but found themselves in dire circumstances. This powerful anthem highlights themes of betrayal and hope amid economic hardship. 
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