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===Growth in the modern era: 1929–present=== | ===Growth in the modern era: 1929–present=== | ||
Since the [[Great Depression]], the [[Rhode Island Democratic Party]] has dominated local politics. Rhode Island has comprehensive health insurance for low-income children and a large [[social safety net]]. However, many urban areas still have a high rate of child poverty. Due to an influx of residents from | Since the [[Great Depression]], the [[Rhode Island Democratic Party]] has dominated local politics. Rhode Island has comprehensive health insurance for low-income children and a large [[social safety net]]. However, many urban areas still have a high rate of child poverty. Due to an influx of residents from Boston, increasing housing costs have resulted in more homelessness in Rhode Island.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://204.17.79.244/profiles/cw_pro.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060425093125/http://204.17.79.244/profiles/cw_pro.html | archive-date = April 25, 2006 | title = Providence Neighborhood Profiles }}</ref> | ||
[[File:Downtown_Providence_Rhode_Island_2008.jpg|thumb|Downtown Providence in 2008]] | [[File:Downtown_Providence_Rhode_Island_2008.jpg|thumb|Downtown Providence in 2008]] | ||
The 350th Anniversary of the founding of Rhode Island was celebrated with a free concert held on the tarmac of the Quonset State Airport on August 31, 1986. Performers included [[Chuck Berry]], [[Tommy James]], and headliner [[Bob Hope]]. | The 350th Anniversary of the founding of Rhode Island was celebrated with a free concert held on the tarmac of the Quonset State Airport on August 31, 1986. Performers included [[Chuck Berry]], [[Tommy James]], and headliner [[Bob Hope]]. | ||