Great Depression

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The 32nd President of the United States, who implemented the New Deal to help the country recover from the Great Depression.

John Maynard Keynes

An influential British economist whose ideas on government intervention in the economy helped shape recovery efforts during the Great Depression.

Dorothea Lange

An American photographer who documented the plight of the poor during the Great Depression, notably through her iconic 'Migrant Mother' photograph.

Herbert Hoover

The 31st President of the United States whose administration faced the onset of the Great Depression and is often criticized for his response to the crisis.

Eleanor Roosevelt

First Lady of the United States, she was an advocate for civil rights and played a significant role in supporting New Deal programs.