During the 1930s, the downfall of the economy led to a Great Depression. Many people helped bring recovery to the people and the economy. Two of the most important people of the 1930s were Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
A rally for the campaign about FDR Franklin Roosevelt giving a speech for
the "New Deal"
During the 1930s, Franklin D Roosevelt guided the United States through its terrible crisis. When he took over, the United States was in the mist of a great depression. The depression had taken away our nation’s wealth and strength. However, with Franklin D. Roosevelt’s confidence and strength, he helped the nation rise back to its feet. As Roosevelt has said, “I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal to the American people”. This became known as the “New Deal”.
In 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt became America’s 32nd president. Later in 1936, there was an election, where Franklin D. Roosevelt won 61 percent of the votes. He soon had all the states except for Maine and Vermont. The votes were enough for the democrats who supported the New Deal to beat the Republicans and the Southern Democrats.
Around 1938, Franklin D. Roosevelt helped support other countries that were in World War II. Some of these countries included China, France, and other countries. Franklin D. Roosevelt has help the US overcome many fears.
Mary McLeod Bethune
Mary Mcleod Bethune making a speech at a podium
In the Great Depression Mary Mcleod Bethune was one of the greatest educators in the United States. She was a woman leader for many African Americans during the Great Depression and was a very close advisor to presidents of the 1930’s.
Mary Mcleod Bethune was a great political person and had a great influence in leading the United States out of the Great Depression. After completing school she started teaching many kids and adults the things she learned. She helped African Americans get their education so that they can find jobs during the Great Depression. She also opened a hospital for African American people that were sick and needed help.
She was also very helpful for women during the Great Depression. In fact, President Roosevelt listened to many advices given by her. Bethune was also involved in many organizations such as the National Youth Administration where they helped young people get jobs. She definitely had a big influence on the Great Depression.
