Sherman Grinberg Film Library
During Great Depression, Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge speaks out against New Deal in Macon, GA
[Shaky footage throughout] Two shots of Georgia Gov. Eugene Talmadge standing on stage, VO cheers and applause; SOTs "...the federal government is working consistently to tear down states' rights. If the present program is continued for...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Pres. Franklin Roosevelt calls for national unity to tackle economic recovery at American Legion speech in Chicago
Title card: "ROOSEVELT ASKS UNITY FOR RECOVERY! - American Legion convention hails historic speech at Chicago" / LS-PAN RIGHT delegates gathered inside Chicago Stadium to hear speech by President Franklin D. Roosevelt at American Legion...
Hearst Metrotone News
Farmers drive a tractor, plow a field and harvest corn.
Farmers drive a tractor, plow a field and harvest corn.
Bloomberg
How Can Janet Yellen ‘Ring-Fence’ Donald Trump?
Dec.14 -- Credit Suisse Vice Chairman of Fixed Income Neal Soss previews the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and discusses what President-elect Donald Trump’s “New Deal†is. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets.â€
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Pesimismo europeo sobre un acuerdo con Irán sobre su programa nuclear
La esperanza de los europeos de alcanzar un nuevo acuerdo sobre el programa nuclear iraní parecía disiparse el lunes frente a un régimen acusado de continuar con la "escalada" de sus actividades nucleares, indicaron varios responsables...
Hearst Metrotone News
Crowds of people march in the National Recovery Administration parade.
Crowds of people march in the National Recovery Administration parade.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Former Greek FM discusses future of EU with Socialist candidate
Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis met with French candidate in the Socialist primary Benoit Hamon to present him with the DiEM 25 group's European New Deal
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Panama protests continue as government and organisations seek new agreement
People hit the streets in Panama City to protest as social groups seek a new deal with the government on fuel prices (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Erdogan warns Turkey may still block Nordic NATO drive
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Erdogan tells Sweden and Finland that he could still block their drives to join NATO if they fail to implement the new deal with Ankara (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Hearst Metrotone News
The Tennessee Valley Authority construction workers use hand tools and heavy equipment to build a dam.
The Tennessee Valley Authority construction workers use hand tools and heavy equipment to build a dam.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Pres. Franklin Roosevelt's first fireside chat urges confidence in banks
Title card: "Extra" / title card: "Roosevelt Plea Urges Faith in Banks" / title card: "In this important message the President explains action in crisis and asks you to have confidence in our banking system" / SOT Pres. Franklin...
Columbia University
Columbia University Libraries: Notable New Yorkers: Frances Perkins
On this website you can read and hear interviews with Frances Perkins which cover her advocacy to give governmental protection to the working class. The interviews were conducted as part of Columbia University's Oral History project.
Curated OER
History Matters: It Didn't Pan Out as We Thought It Was Going To
Listen to this interesting interview historian Herbert T. Hoover had with Sioux tribal chief, Amos Owen. Owen discusses the pros and cons of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. [12:19]
Other
The Center on Congress: Social Security
Video looking at how the Social Security Act came into being during Franklin Roosevelt's presidency. [3:03]
PBS
Pbs the Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson
Here you can find a detailed biography of Lyndon B. Johnson and an overview of his presidency. Content includes a focus on LBJ's early career, domestic politics, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and legacy. A teacher's guide and a...
George Mason University
George Mason University: The Radio Priest
Father Charles Coughlin used the radio to reach his followers. He eventually spoke out opposing President Roosevelt's New Deal. Audio clip of one of his speeches.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: The Great Depression: 1930s
Although the economic distress of the Great Depression ended nearly 70 years ago, it suddenly has relevance for us now. Find out how people lived during those tumultuous times through home movies, newsreel footage, public service...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Fireside Chats on the New Deal
These clips deal with the New Deal. They include six of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Fireside Chats on the economic policy for fighting the Great Depression. Note: When the first Fireside Chat finishes, click the PLAY arrow on the screen to...
PBS
Pbs: American Radioworks: The New Deal: Public Works Administration
PBS provides information on the Public Works Administration which was created by Franklin Roosevelt as part of the New Deal program and was responsible for building bridges, roads, buildings, schools, and dams.
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #34: The New Deal
Crash Course video [14:57] on The New Deal teaches students about Franklin D. Roosevelt's policies and domestic programs which were designed to lift the U.S. out of economic depression. Narrator John Green discusses which programs helped...
Wyzant
Wyzant: History and Politics Out Loud: Fireside Chat on Reorganization of the Judiciary
Resource provides FDR's fireside chat to the public about his proposed bill to reorganize the federal judiciary. Illustrations and audio are included.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Music, Radio and the Southern Union Movement
Interesting article and a picture gallery on the textile workers' strike in 1934. The 500,000 workers were brought together through radio and music. You can listen to some of this music as well as a FDR Fireside Chat.
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Kingfish Huey P. Long
Video provides a short introduction to the life of Huey P. Long, governor and senator from Louisiana. He was one of the demagogues who became prominent during the Great Depression. [4:32]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How to Read a Document: Source Identification
What's the difference between a primary source and a secondary source? Khan Academy's historian Kim Kutz Elliott and grammarian David Rheinstrom discuss reading sources by examining Franklin Delano Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address....