Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Arsenal of Democracy
Although Americans remained isolationist in their thinking, President Roosevelt understood that the European allies needed help against the Germans. Read about the incremental ways America became involved in World War II in Europe...
New Deal Network
New Deal Network: Great Depression and the Arts
Part of a wonderful website devoted to researching and teaching the Great Depression and the New Deal. These pages are focused specifically on the arts during this time.
New Deal Network
New Deal Network: An Extemporaneous Address at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, Ny
Text of a speech by Franklin D. Roosevelt on the National Recovery Act and encouraging citizen involvement in government.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Pearl Harbor Speech
A printable version of the speech delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 8, 1941 following the events on Pearl Harbor.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: Period 7: 1890 1945
This Khan Academy resource provides a table of contents with notes for several sections of AP US History Period 5: 1890-1945.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Japanese Internment
Discusses the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, an action that resulted from Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066. The constitutionality of the order was challenged all the way to the Supreme Court by Fred...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Frances Perkins
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Frances Perkins. Appointed secretary of labor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, she was the first female cabinet member.
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: The Atlantic Charter 1941 August 14
Features the complete text of the Atlantic Charter signed by President Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill in 1941 which defined the Allied goals for the post-war world.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Primary Resources: Fireside Chat, May 7, 1933
President Franklin Roosevelt's Fireside Chat, the banking crisis address to the nation in May 1933. He presents his plans to end the trouble with the banks.
Other
Schs: Fdr and the Court Packing Controversy
A narrated slideshow detailing the problems Franklin Roosevelt ran up against with putting his New Deal plans into effect. The conservative justices on the Supreme Court determined that many of the reforms were unconstitutional. Find out...
Other
Au: Frances Perkins on the Social Security Act (1935)
Here is a speech given by Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, praising the passage of the Social Security Act in 1935. See how this groundbreaking legislation would help the elderly, disabled,...
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Great Depression
For upper level classes and abilities only. A very scholarly explanation of the causes of the Great Depression and steps Franklin Roosevelt to end it. An excellent source due to its thorough analysis and detail.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Atlantic Charter
This article published by the US Department of State's Office of the Historian discusses the significance of the Atlantic Charter. In it Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill agreed on a broad statement of war aims for Great Britain...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Stabilizing of the National Economy
Original document, 1942. Roosevelt places in effect emergency orders to control prices, inflation and domestic economics during war time.
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia State History 20th Century (1921 1940) [Pdf]
The Roaring Twenties was a time of great prosperity in America and Virginia. However, it ended with a bust that shook our country to its core. Imagine the culture of this time with the help of pictures, charts, and maps. This slideshow...
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
University of North Carolina
Documenting the American South: North Carolina Emergency Relief Administration
An electronic edition of a very interesting, though dense, book written in 1936 as a record of the activies of the Emergency Relief Adminstration in North Carolina. The book begins with a look at how relief for the indigent was provided...
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: United Nations Conference at Bretton Woods
A summary of the agreements created by the United Nations in the summer of 1944 concerning foreign trade and banking.
PBS
Pbs: Brother Can You Spare a Billion? The Story of Jesse H. Jones
Companion website to the PBS documentary on Jesse H. Jones, real estate mogul, activist for the Red Cross, head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and Secretary of Commerce. Read about how he served his nation under President...
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Atlantic Charter
Winston Churchhill and Franklin D. Roosevelt combine forces to communicate common principles both nations will pursue in an effort to influence a more peaceful world. The Atlantic Charter was released in August 1941.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Putting Pople Back to Work
Read about the many programs that were part of Roosevelt's New Deal that targeted at getting the unemployed back to work.
Digital History
Digital History: The Farmers' Plight
Read about the plight of American farmers in the Great Depression. Franklin Roosevelt instituted several programs to help the rural population, the most important of which was the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Find out whom this act...
Digital History
Digital History: The New Deal in Decline
The Supreme Court, in 1935 and 1936, found unconstitutional several programs that were the backbone of the New Deal. See how President Roosevelt tried to deal with these setbacks, and the results both for him personally and for the law.
BBC
Bbc News: On This Day: 7 February 1945: Black Sea Talks Plan Defeat of Germany
Read about the meeting in Yalta in February, 1945, between President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Marshal Joseph Stalin. Find the statement released on February 7 that discusses the purpose of the meeting, and read a...
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