Election 1944: Gallup Polls

October 3
Most important problem

Interviewing Date 8/26 – 9/1/43
Survey #301-K
Question #5a

Looking ahead to the next presidential term, that is, from 1945 to 1949, what do you think will be the greatest problem facing this country?

Jobs, economic adjustment 58%
Lasting peace 13%
Reducing taxes, paying off national debt 11%
Food shortages 6%
Labor problems 4%
Growing bureaucracy in government 3%
Others 15%