1930s

The Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic downturn that took place from 1929 to 1939, characterized by bank failures, high unemployment, and widespread poverty.

Dust Bowl

A period of severe drought and poor agricultural conditions in the 1930s that significantly affected farmers and food production in the United States.

First New Deal

A series of programs implemented by FDR from 1933 to 1936 aimed at economic recovery during the Great Depression, focusing on banking reforms and unemployment reduction.

Scottsboro case

A legal case that began in 1931 involving nine African American teenagers accused of assaulting two white women on a train, highlighting issues of racial injustice.

Election of FDR

The election in which Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover by a large margin, with widespread support for his New Deal proposals.

Repeal of Prohibition

The reversal of the 18th Amendment that prohibited alcohol, achieved through the 21st Amendment.

Social Security Act of 1935

Legislation signed by Franklin Roosevelt that established old age benefits and unemployment insurance as part of the New Deal.

Second New Deal

An extension of the First New Deal, focusing more on social and economic reforms and further aiding those affected by the Great Depression.

National Labor Act

A U.S. labor law that guarantees employees' rights and the right to strike.

Work Progress Administration (WPA)

A New Deal agency that provided employment relief and infrastructure projects during the Great Depression.

General Textile Strike of 1934

The largest strike in U.S. history, where workers demanded better wages and shorter hours, resulting in some safety measures despite being unsuccessful.

National Labor Relations Act

A law upheld by the Supreme Court in 1937 that protected workers' rights to organize and collectively bargain.

Hindenburg Disaster

A catastrophic fire on May 6, 1937, that destroyed the German airship Hindenburg as it attempted to land in New Jersey, resulting in 36 deaths.

Invasion of Poland

The event in September 1939 that marked the beginning of World War II in Europe, triggering U.S. involvement in the war.

FDR (Franklin D. Roosevelt)

The 32nd President of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1945, known for his New Deal policies and leadership during the Great Depression and WWII.

Herbert Hoover

The 31st President of the United States, serving during the onset of the Great Depression, which severely affected his presidency.

1930s Construction

A decade marked by the construction of iconic buildings such as the Empire State Building and the Hoover Dam.

Broadway Shows

Popular theatrical performances that served as a major form of entertainment in the 1930s.

Times Square and Central Park

Famous locations in New York City that saw significant popularity during the 1930s.