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Black Thursday
Stock Market Crashes initiating the Great Depression -
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Hoover Economic Policies
Herbert Hoover attempts to alleviate economy with supply side economic policies -
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Dust Bowl
Soil erosion from farming malpractice spawns dust blizzards that create havoc in the U.S. -
Election Day
FDR defeats Herbert Hoover in the presidential election signaling a desire for change -
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FDR and the New Deal
FDR enacts various social welfare programs aimed at stimulating the economy -
Bank Holiday
FDR declares a Bank Holiday in an effort to prevent bank runs and create confidence in the banking system -
Unemployed Americans
Unemployment rate hits 25% reflecting numerous people who are out of work -
First One Hundred Days
FDR mentions the "first one hundred days" and his accomplishments in a radio address to the country called the Fireside Chats -
US enters World War II
U.S. declares War on Japan, officially entering WWII -
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World War II
U.S. factory production for effort kick start economy and bring the US out of the depression