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Known as "Black Tuesday" the stock market crashes which will have a ripple effect on the economy.
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The fourth-largest bank in the nation closes. It is the largest bank failure in history at that time.
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World War 1 Veterans march on Washington demanding pensions.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt wins the election and becomes the 32nd president.
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President Roosevelt launches the New Deal, which is supposed to help Americans get jobs and make the economy stable again.
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The worst dust storm ever occurs. FDR passed the Soil Conservation Act to teach farmers sustainable methods.
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The Emergency Relief Appropriation created the Works Progress Administration to hire 8.5 million people.
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Hitler conquered France and bombed London. U.S. began sending arms to Britain. Congress reinstated the military draft.
