The Great Depression

By andrew._.k
  • Hoover Elected

    Hoover Elected

    Herbert Hoover wins the presidential election of 1928.
  • Black Tuesday, "The Crash"

    Black Tuesday, "The Crash"

    The day the stock market crashed, with no safety nets and no backup plans.
  • Smoot-Hawley Tariff

    Smoot-Hawley Tariff

    Congress passes the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, raising import duties to attempt to protect American manufacturers from foreign competition.
  • Major Bank Collapse

    Major Bank Collapse

    Many bank franchises around the country closed due to the lack of money.
  • Roosevelt Elected

    Roosevelt Elected

    Franklin D. Roosevelt defeats Herbert Hoover by a landslide in the election.
  • Radio Priest

    Radio Priest

    "Radio Priest" Charles Coughlin's broadcast draws in about 30-45 million listeners.
  • Roosevelt Inauguration

    Roosevelt Inauguration

    Roosevelt is inaugurated into office as the 32nd President of the United States.
  • Townsend Plan

    Townsend Plan

    Dr. Francis formally incorporates Old Age Revolving Pensions to lead the Townsend movement.
  • Hoover Dam

    Hoover Dam

    Hoover Dam is completed and dedicated by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  • Roosevelt Reelected

    Roosevelt Reelected

    Franklin D. Roosevelt is elected to a second term, winning against Alf Landon.
  • World War II

    World War II

    World War II begins with two sides, Axis and Allied powers.
  • United States Enters the War

    United States Enters the War

    The attack on Pearl Harbor puts the United States into World War II. The mobilization for war finally lifts the economy out of the depression.