The Great Depression

By lexmargo

  • The first Academy Awards are presented.

    The first Academy Awards are presented.

  • The stock market crashes.

    The stock market crashes.

  • Army officers led by Jose Uriburu seize control of the government of Argentina.

    Army officers led by Jose Uriburu seize control of the government of Argentina.

  • More than 40% of the nation's banks fail.

    More than 40% of the nation's banks fail.

  • Jane Addams shares the Nobel Peace Prize.

    Jane Addams shares the Nobel Peace Prize.

  • Japan Invades Manchuria.

    Japan Invades Manchuria.

  • 8.02 million Americans are unemployed.

    8.02 million Americans are unemployed.

  • The Bonus Army arrives in Washington D.C.

    The Bonus Army arrives in Washington D.C.

  • Franklin Roosevelt is elected president.

    Franklin Roosevelt is elected president.

  • Adolf Hitler takes power in Germany.

    Adolf Hitler takes power in Germany.

  • The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition.

    The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition.

  • Japan withdraws from the League of Nations.

    Japan withdraws from the League of Nations.