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Hoover is elected president.
Republican Herbert Hoover is elected President of the United States -
Boulder Dam
The Boulder Dam, later renamed Hoover Dam, gains congressional approval -
Stock Market Crash
The stock Market bottoms out, with the majority of stock owners rushing to sell their stocks, kick starting the great depression. -
Hoovervilles
Shantytowns began popping up around the U.S., nicknamed Hoovervilles. -
Hawley-Smoot Tarrif
THe Hawley-Smoot Tarrif is passed, rasing taxes on thousands og imported goods. -
Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt, or FDR, is elected president. -
Glass-Steagal Act
The Glass-Steagal Act is passed, separating investment and commercial banking activities. -
Tennessee Valley Authority
The TVA, or Tennessee Valley Authority, is established to tackle problems such as flooding, providing electricity to homes and businesses, and replanting forests. -
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Hundred Days
FDR's period of intense activity, known as his "Hundred Days", begins. -
Fireside Chat
Roosevelt began his first "Fireside Chat", encouraging Americans to put their savings back in banks. -
Dust Bowl
A new Dust Storm appears in the U.S., that continues to grow into the largest dust storm in the U.S.'s history. This becomes known as the dust bowl. -
Social Security Act
The Social Security Act is passed, establishing a system for old age benefits for workers. -
Snow White
The animated film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" is released, and is the first feature length animated movie. -
Wizard of Oz
The feature film Wizard of Oz is released, and is the first film to have technicolor.
