The Great Depression

The National Prohibition Act was Established

Jan 14, 1920

The National Prohibition Act is also known as the Volstead Act. This act banned the transportation, manufacturing, selling, and consuming of alcohol.

President Herbert Hoover was Elected

Nov 27, 1928

Herbert Hoover was the 31st president of the United States of America.

Stock Market Crashes

Oct 29, 1929

The Stock Market crashed in 1929 on a Tuesday, since this was such a bleak day in history that it is now called Black Tuesday. When the Stock Market crashed many say it started the Great Depression.

The Dust Bowl

Jun 16, 1931

The Dust Bowl was a emormous drought that first covered the Plains in parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Colorado, but soon covered the rest of the country.

The March OfThe Soldiers in Washington

May 15, 1932

An estimated 15000 people made their way to the national capital.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was Inaugurated

Mar 4, 1933

Franklin D. Roosevelt was inagurated at the age of 51. He was the 32nd president of The United States of America.

Congress Starts Passing Acts

Mar 9, 1933

Congress passes a numerous amout of acts starting with The Emergancy Banking Act.

Congress passes The Home Owners Refinancing Act

Jun 13, 1933

The Home Owners Act was established to help people that were hit hard by the depression.

Prohibition was Appealed

Dec 11, 1933

After a huge massacre alcohol was in high demand.

The March of Dimes Foundation Starts

Jan 24, 1938

The March of Dimes Foundation's mission is to improve the health of babies.