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Black Tuesday, was the day the stock market completely collapsed, making millions of people unemployed and without money.
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On this date, a new planet was discovered and named Pluto, after the greek god.
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On this date, construction began on the Hoover Dam. It created jobs for many and helped to get out of the Great Depression.
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Congress and President Hoover approve The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key as the national anthem.
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On this date, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation was established to start up banks and businesses again.
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The highest continuous paved road, located in Colorado, is opened to traffic.
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On this date, Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president. He helped the United States economy immensely and pushed the New Deal.
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On this date, the Works Progress Administration was founded. It provided jobs for the unemployed and built new schools and roads.
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On this date, The National Labor Relations act was passed. It was also known as The Wagner Act, and it gave workers the right to form unions and ask for better wages.
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On this date, the Social Security Act was passed. This guaranteed pensions for older citizens and helped with government care for the disabled.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt beats his competition and gets his second presidential term.
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On this date, the United Auto workers started a sit-down strike that lasted 44 days. It finally ended when General Motors signed a contract with them
