The most important thing to know about Roosevelt's economics is that, despite claims to the contrary, the economy recovered during the New Deal. During Roosevelt's first two terms, the U.S. economy grew at average annual growth rates of 9 percent to 10 percent, with the exception of the recession year of 1937-1938.
Deaf rapper, 'Switched at Birth' actors now mainstream stars. Deaf musician Sean Forbes (left), and Deaf actor Sean Beardy (right, with actress Katie Leclerc on 'Switched at Birth'), are some of the deaf and hard-of-hearing entertainers succeeding in mainstream music and TV. Musician Sean Forbes won the award for âOutstanding Hip-Hop Artistâ at the Detroit Music Awards in April.
Marlee Matlin. Marlee Matlin is one of the best-known deaf actresses in the country. Matlin received a Best Actress Academy Award for her film debut in the 1986 movie Children of a Lesser God opposite William Hurt.Matlin gave a brilliant portrayal of a troubled young deaf woman who falls in love with a teacher in deaf education.ver the last 30 years the deaf community has become increasingly represented within Hollywood. Deaf actors and actresses have dispelled misconceptions about deaf people and have demonstrated that you donât have to have perfect hearing to be a star â just talent.