The song "Brother, Can you spare a dime?" was inspired by The Great Depression
Explanation:
The song "Brother, Can you spare a dime?" portraits the image of World War I veterans. The principal idea is how after fighting for their country and being physical, emotional and Psychologically affected by the war experiences, the country and the people abandon them to survive as the could. All started when Harburg saw a veteran begging for money on the street.