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Stock Market Crash
The Wall Street Crash, also known as "Black Tuesday," was the most devasting stock market crash in American history. Unemployment rose to 25%, wages fell 42%, economic growth fell 50%, and world trade plummeted 65%. -
Dust Bowl
Severe dust storms plauged US praries and greatly damaged ecology and agriculture, making farm work immensely difficult. -
FDR is Elected President
FDR's first term in 1933 was the first of four terms. -
Fireside Chat
Fireside chats is the term used to describe a series of 30 evening radio addresses given by FDR between 1933 and 1944. This date marks his first "Fireside Chat." -
Civil Works Administration
FDR creats the CWA to assist unemployed workers through the winter. -
National Labor Relations Act
Congress enacted the NLRA n 1935 to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to curtail certain private sector labor and management practices. -
Neutrality Act is Passed
The Neutrality Acts were laws passed in 1935, 1936, 1937, and 1939 to limit U.S. involvement in future wars. This date marks the first Neutrality act. -
FDR is Elected to a 2nd Term
Little major legislation was passed during FDR's second term. -
HIndenburg Disaster
German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed during its attempt to dock at Naval Air Station Lakehurst. -
Stimulating the Economy
FDR asks Congress for $3,75 million billion to stimulate the economy. -
WWII Begins
Germany invades Poland, which leads Britain and France to declare war on Hitler's Nazi state in retaliation. -
Roosevelt is Elected to a 3rd Term
During Roosevelt's third term, the economy rapidly improved.
