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RFC
Started in 1932 but through all the presidencies the RFC helped with finacial support for state local govs. -
Teddy
Teddy Roosevelt becomes president. -
Dust Bowl
By 1934 The Great Plains had been destroyed and turned into a dessert. Becoming known as the Dust Bowl. -
Truman
Harry S. Truman becomes president after FDR dies. -
Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine was put into effect to try and control communism. -
Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan was passed so that the US would provide economic assisstance to restore the economic infastructure of Postwar Europe. -
NATO
He watched the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. -
Eisenhower
Dwight Eisenhower becomes president January 20, 1953. -
Korean War
Eisenhower persuaded the Americans and Chinese to accpept the negotiations. -
Federal Highway Act
The Act gave way to International highways. -
Civil Rights Bill
The bill was signed in 1957, but enabled in 1964. -
Man on the Moon
Though it didn't actually happen until July 20, 1969, Kennedy started to set a goal to put a man on the moon. -
Peace Corps.
JFK founded the Peace Corpse. -
JFK
John F. Kennedy becomes preident. -
JFK's Death
John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, TX.