Stories from the Great Depression
US National Archives・2 minutes read
President Roosevelt addressed Americans during the Great Depression, emphasizing immediate action with 15 government measures to address unemployment and stabilize the economy. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) aimed to alleviate unemployment, while personal stories highlighted the challenges faced, and iconic images captured the struggles of Americans during that era.
Insights
- President Franklin D. Roosevelt took swift action during the Great Depression, implementing 15 government measures in his first 100 days to combat unemployment and stabilize the economy, including the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
- Personal stories and documentation from the era, such as the photographs by Dorothea Lange and Gordon Parks, provide a vivid and lasting portrayal of the hardships faced by American families during the Great Depression, highlighting the resilience and challenges of that period.
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