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Election
Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected President in 1932 folling his promise of a New Deal for America. -
The Signing
On March 9th 1933 Franklin D. Roosevelt gets a willing Congress to enact many of The New Deal programs -
Bank Act
On June 16th,1933 Congress passed the farm Credit Act and the Banking Act of 1933. -
Civil Workers
On November 8th FDR. establish by executive order the Civil Workers Administrated (CWA) to provided work for some 4 million unemployed over the winter months. It ceases operation March 1934. -
January 4,1934
On January 4,1934 for asks 10 dollar bill a half billion dollars to advance recovery programs over the next 18 months -
Crop Loan Act
Congress passes the Crop Loan Act, which continues the Farm Credit Administration. This provided loans to farmers base on crop production and harvesting. -
Security Exchange Act
Roosevelt passes Security Exchange Act, establishing the SEC to regulate security transactions. -
Corporate Bankruptcy Act
Congress passes Corporate Bankruptcy Act, allowing a corporation facing bankruptcy to reorganize if 2/3 of its creditors agree. -
FHA & FBA
On June 28,1934 national housing act establishing the Federal Housing Act(FHA)to insure loans for construction, renovation or repairs of homes. Also, Tobacco Control act(limiting production), and federal Farm Bankruptcy Act passes. -
Beginning phase 2 if the New Deal
FDR proposes long-term goals of providing for social security for aged, ill and unemployed, better housing and tax reform. -
Security Act
FDR signs the Social Security Act. -
Public Utilities Act
FDR signs the Public Utilities Act giving federal agencies new powers of regulating the gas & electric companies. -
Revenue Act
Congress passes the Revenue Act, increasing taxes on inheritances ,gifts, and higher income individuals. -
Wins Elections
Roosevelt defeats Alfred M. Landon in a presidential landslide victory. Democrats hold onto House & Senate. -
Frustrated with Supreme Court
FDR felt the Supreme Court was "thwarting the will of the nation". Therefore sent a message to Congress proposing the reorganization of the federal judiciary system. -
Supreme Court Retirement Act
Congress passes this act which simply permits Supreme Court Justices to retire at the age of 70 with full pay. -
National Labor Relations Act
In a series of decisions the Supreme Court rules that the National Labor Relations Act is constitutional. They passed this so FDR wouldn't reorganize the court. -
Passing the Social Security Act
Supreme Court rules that Social Security Act is constitutional - also to prevent any changes to the court. -
Judicial Reform Act
President Roosevelt signs the Judicial Reform Act, a compromise on his original reorganization plan. -
Signing of the Emergency Relief Appropriations Act
FDR signs Emergency Relief Appropriations Act, an extension of his previous efforts to deal with recession. -
State of the Union address to Congress
In FDR's annual State of the Union address to the congress, he shifts his emphasis from domestic issues to the international scene. Which was about 1/6 of his $9 billion budget request that will go to defense.
