The 1930s Decade in Photos

The Great Depression hit America like a mighty storm during the 1930s. Millions of workers lost their jobs. It was the worst economic tragedy in American history. Despite this, the nation forged ahead. A new president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, fought tirelessly to end the Great Depression. However, by the end of the decade the world found itself slipping into conflict. The horrors of World War II lay ahead. Book jacket.

Jim Corrigan has written numerous history books and biographies for students and adults. These include Causes of World War II, The 48th Pennsylvania in the Battle of the Crater: A Regiment of Coal Miners Who Tunneled Under the Enemy, and Alan Turing.

Welcome to the 1930s	p. 5
Descending into Depression	p. 9
Bonus Army Marches on Washington	p. 12
The Kidnapping of the Century	p. 14
FDR Promises a New Deal	p. 16
A Hundred Days of Hope	p. 18
Swinging with the Big Bands	p. 20
The Nazis Take Control of Germany	p. 23
Prohibition is Repealed	p. 26
The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde	p. 28
Devastation of the Dust Bowl	p. 30
The New Deal Begins to Work	p. 32
Fiery Crash of the Hindenburg	p. 34
The League of Nations Falters	p. 37
Sports in the Spotlight	p. 40
Amelia Earhart Disappears	p. 42
From Pulp Fiction to Comic Books	p. 44
Golden Age of Hollywood	p. 46
Japan Launches All-Out War Against China	p. 49
World War II Begins	p. 53
Looking Ahead	p. 56
Chronology	p. 58
Glossary	p. 59
Further Reading	p. 60
Internet Resources	p. 61
Index	p. 62
Picture Credits	p. 64
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