Chapter 12 – US History

32nd President of the United States

structures (such as highways or schools or bridges or docks) constructed at government expense for public use

informal talks given by FDR over the radio; sat by White House fireplace; gained the confidence of the people

FDR's Wife and New Deal supporter. Was a great supporter of civil rights and opposed the Jim Crow laws. She also worked for birth control and better conditions for working women

the special session of Congress that Roosevelt called to launch his New Deal programs. The special session lasted about three months: 100 days.

the historic period (1933-1940) in the U.S. during which President Franklin Roosevelt's economic policies were implemented

A money payment or other form of aid that the government gives to a person or organization.

nicknamed The Kingfish, was an American politician from the U.S. state of Louisiana. A Democrat, he was noted for his radical populist policies. He served as Governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and as a U.S. senator from 1932 to 1935. Though a backer of Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1932 presidential election, Long split with Roosevelt in June 1933 and allegedly planned to mount his own presidential bid.

A Catholic priest from Michigan who was critical of FDR on his radio show. His radio show morphed into being severly against Jews during WWII and he was eventually kicked off the air, however before his fascist (?) rants, he was wildly popular among those who opposed FDR's New Deal.

An American physician who was best known for his revolving old-age pension proposal during the Great Depression. Known as the "Townsend Plan," this proposal influenced the establishment of the Roosevelt administration's Social Security system.

The Tennessee Valley Authority federation was created in 1933 in order to provide navigation, flood control, electricity generation, fertilizer manufacturing, and economic development in the Tennessee Valley, a region particularly impacted by the Great Depression

Chicken poultry regulation - reinforces Panama and follows E.C. Knight - commerce is at a stop, therefore indirect effect - 1935

The high point of lawmaking in the New Deal. There were three goals during this time. 1. strengthen national commitment to create jobs. 2. to provide security against old age, illness and unemployment. 3. to improve housing conditions and clean out the slums

social welfare program in the U.S.

long-time labor leader who organized and led the first important unskilled workers labor union, called in to represent union during sit-down strike

a federation of North American industrial unions that merged with the American Federation of Labor in 1955

Type of strike in which striking workers refuse to leave the factories so that owners cannot replace them

an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)

English economist who advocated the use of government monetary and fiscal policy to maintain full employment without inflation (1883-1946)

FDR (Democratic) reelected b/c of his New Deal programs and active style of personal leadership. Running against FDR was Alf Landon (Republic nominee)

Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and first woman cabinet member in U.S. history.

Black leaders that were unofficial advisors to the President

Chairman of the Black Cabinent and director of the Negro Affairs in the Natioanl Youth Administration

United States photographer remembered for her portraits of rural workers during the Depression (1895-1965)

a style of jazz in which instruments were grouped into sections by function, with carefully constructed arrangements.

One of the greatest concert singers of her time. First African-American to perform at the Whitehouse. The DAR refused her use of Constitution Hall for a concert, so Eleanor Roosevelt set her up to perform at the Lincoln Memorial.

the lowest wage that an employer is allowed to pay

currently holding an office

United States dancer and film actress who partnered with Fred Astaire (born 1911)

United States dancer and cinema actor noted for his original and graceful tap dancing (1899-1987)

a funny Englishman working in Hollywood that was unquestionably the king of the "silver screen" in the 1920's. He symbolized the "gay spirit of laughter in a cruel and crazy world." He also demonstrated that in the hands of a genius, the new medium could combine mass entertainment and artistic accomplishment.

Famous Army Air Force band leader, one of the most well known band leaders of the 1930s-40s, died in a plane crash in 1944

United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including Black as well as White musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)

Joe Dimaggio was a popular baseball player for the New York Yankees. In 1941, he set a Major League record of hitting safely in 56 straight games. He was affectionately known as "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper" until he retired in 1952. Dimaggio married actress Marilyn Monroe in 1954, but the marriage lasted only 9 months.

woman athlete who dominated basketball, track and field, and golf, more medals than any other athlete in the 20th centurty

Became an American hero when he knocked out German boxer Mac Schmelley

Olympic gold medal winner at 1936 Olympics in Berlin. He graduated from Cushing High School.

Radio show about War of the Worlds. Some people thought it real.

Popular radio show

Received their name because they were sponsored by detergent companies.