New Deal
New Deal, the name that was given to the reform program of President Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1939.
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The New Deal was a plan created by Franklin Roosevelt that brought the country out of the Great Depression. Topics include the history of the New Deal and some of the programs that were established under New Deal provisions.
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Railroads During the Depression
The economy had crashed. The nation was still recovering from World War I, and World War II was on the way. How did the railroad industry manage to make it through the Great Depression?
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Railroads of the 1920s
Railroads of the 1920s reflected a time of uncertainty in the industry at the time. Technology greatly improved train transportation, but the Great Depression brought about a bust in the industry. Learn more about the railroads of the 1920s.
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The Chicago Railroad Fair
The Chicago railroad fair celebrated the centennial of railroading's arrival in Chicago. The fair was a testimony to the place railroads held in the American lifestyle. Learn more about the Chicago railroad fair of 1934.
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The Fair of the Iron Horse
The Fair of the Iron Horse was a huge railroad exhibit that was held in 1927 just outside of Baltimore. It was meant to celebrate the success of the B&O railroad. Learn about the Fair of the Iron Horse.
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Union Terminal
The Union Terminal in Cincinnati opened on March 31, 1933, during the Depression. This magnificent building featured a 116-foot-high semicircular dome clad in Indiana limestone. Learn more about the Cincinnati Union Terminal in this section.
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Landon, Alfred M. (Mossman) (1887–1987), a United States political leader and businessman.
See more »Century of Progress Exposition
Century of Progress Exposition, a world's fair held in Chicago in 1933 and 1934. It not only commemorated the 100th anniversary of Chicago's incorporation, but also emphasized the preceding century's achievements in all fields.
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Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) , an agency of the United States government from 1933 to 1942.
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Gold Standard, a monetary standard under which gold is the exclusive basis of value.
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Golden Gate International Exposition, an exhibition held in San Francisco during 1939–40.
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Interurban railway decline started in the late 1920s and rapidly increased in the 1930s. Abandonments averaged 650 miles per year during the 1930s. Learn about the causes on interurban railway decline.
See more »John Nance Garner
Garner, John Nance (1868–1967), a United States lawyer and statesman. A Democrat, Garner was Vice President under President Franklin D.
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Moratoriumin finance, an authorized extension of time for payment of a debt or other obligation beyond the original maturity date.
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National Industrial Recovery Act, an act of the U.S. Congress signed by President Franklin D.
See more »National Labor Relations Board
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an independent agency of the United States government.
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New York World's Fair, the name of two expositions presented in New York City. The site of both fairs was Flushing Meadow on Long Island.
See more »Railroad Songs
Railroad songs reflect America's fascination with the railroad over the years. These songs celebrate the rich history of the American railroad. Learn more about some of the different railroad songs.
See more »Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC), a United States government agency, 1932–53.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's program was known as the New Deal. Under it, the federal government took far more responsibility for the economic welfare of the people than it had in any previous administration.
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