new deal, 1933-1939

Discusses the causes and effects of the disastrous dust storms that hit the Great Plains in the 1930s.

Describes what life was like for Americans during the twelve years Franklin D. Roosevelt served as President of the United States.

Discusses the prominent figures in the New Deal programs and the plight of the people and the influence of the New Deal on their lives.

Portrays daily life in America between the world wars, from the excitement of the "Roaring Twenties, " through the devastation of the stock market crash and drought, to the New Deal and economic recovery.

Provides an overview of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's efforts to help the country recover from the Great Depression, describing the influential programs he created and their lasting impact on the American economy and government.

Mildred Kalish recounts the experiences she had while growing up on her grandparents' farm in Iowa during the Great Depression.

A history of the Great Depression, focusing on the economic realities and the largely forgotten individuals and events that influenced the period, and arguing that World War II and not the New Deal policies of President Franklin Roosevelt was responsible for the economic recovery of the United States.

Provides cultural and social perspectives on the political and economic history of the U.S.