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Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover wins the election to become President of the United States.He was ironically voted into office with promise of keeping America economically healthy. He was president during the early parts of the Great Depression. -
Black Tuesday
Stock prices peaked then fell in rapid succession.This event become know as Black Tuesday and is one of the early signs of the great depression. -
Public Works
President Hoover asks Congress to pass $150 million public work projects to increase employment, moral, and economic activity during the depression.This helped people to find work and got money circulating. -
Star Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key is approved by President Hoover and congress as the national anthem. This shows a persistence of nationalism. -
Reconstruction
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation is established to stimulate banking and business in attempt to combat the Great Depression. -
Dust Storms
The first wave of dust storms strike in South Dakota adding to the already growing stress of Americans due to the great depression. -
Japan Renounces Treaties
Japan renounces the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922 and the London Naval Treaty of 1930 which would lead to it increasing it's navy size and heighten tensions. -
Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth, a historical figure of entertainment, retires from Major League Baseball. -
Santa Fe Railroad
The Santa Fe Railroad puts in a train service between Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles making it easier to get from one place to another. -
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic.It was an awe-inspiring achievement during an extremely difficult time for Americans. -
Minimum Wage
The National Minimum Wage is signed into law making it so that a person earns at least a certain amount of money. -
The US and WWII
The US declares neutrality in the wake of World War II. Ironically it will be World War II that help get the US out of the Great Depression.
