Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Senate Passed Lend Lease Bill
How did the U.S. give aid to European countries fighting World War II when we were not supposed to be getting involved. See how President Roosevelt got around this by visiting this Library of Congress site.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Track the accomplishments of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945 CE) through his four terms in office. He is considered to be one of our greatest presidents. This president "Guided America through its greatest foreign crisis, and, with...
Other
Women in History: Eleanor Roosevelt
The life of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) is described in detail. Includes links to additional information.
A&E Television
History.com: Hoovervilles
Offers a concise overview of life during the Great Depression and the living conditions of Hoovervilles.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Landmark Cases: Schechter v. u.s. (1935)
PBS provides details on the landmark Supreme Court case of Schechter v. U.S. which dealt with congressional powers under the Commerce Clause.
Library of Congress
Loc: America From the Great Depression to World War Ii
This resource contains 160,000 black and white photos and 1600 color photos documenting America from 1935-1945. These images make up the Farm Security Administration-Office of War Information Collection.
Library of Congress
Loc: Learning Page: Labor Unions During the Great Depression and the New Deal
A timeline of events related to the Great Depression, labor unions and the New Deal along with primary sources.
Digital History
Digital History: Jobs Programs
The major aspect of the Great Depression was the rampant unemployment. Read about the many jobs programs that were part of the New Deal that provided employment for millions of needy Americans.
Other
The Public Housing Debate: United States Housing Act of 1937
A description of the Housing Act of 1937 and the reasons why Franklin Roosevelt thought it was an important part of his New Deal. (archived)
Other
Fdr Project: Fdr Cartoon Archives
An extensive collection of political cartoons about the Roosevelt administration. Included are cartoons relating to the first 100 days, the Supreme Court, and Roosevelt's war years.
Yale University
Yale: Avalon Project: Roosevelt's Message to Congress on the Atlantic Charter
A copy of President Roosevelt's message to Congress in 1941 regarding the Atlantic Charter.
Yale University
Atlantic Conference: Atlantic Charter Joint Declaration
Copy of the joint statement made between Roosevelt and Churchill regarding the Atlantic Conference of 1941. Enumerated at the principles of the Atlantic Charter.
Yale University
Yale: Avalon Project: The Atlantic Charter
Basic historical information on the Atlantic Charter. Includes the eight agreements reached by Roosevelt and Churchill in 1941.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Penny for Your Thoughts
This is an outline for a week-long lesson usually taught in the month of February around President's Day. It is an interdisciplinary study combining coin identification with a literature-based study of the Presidents represented on the...
Indiana University
Wpa Exhibit Project: The Works Projects Administration in Indiana
Although this site concerns itself with the WPA in Indiana, the information provides a good overall look at the Works Progress Administration in the rest of country during the New Deal era.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: United States History: The Second New Deal
This site describes how as a result of mounting criticisms and a need for more economic relief and recovery, FDR introduced another series of programs, known as the Second New Deal, aimed at fighting unemployment and poverty and...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: World War Ii Resources: 1935 Neutrality Act
Text of Franklin Roosevelt's approval of the Neutrality Act of 1935, passed by the Congress in August, 1935. Read why Roosevelt thinks this act is a reasonable reflection of American foreign policy in the mid-1930s.
Social Security Administration
Social Security Online: A Tea Party That Changed History
Essay discussing how Frances Perkins was involved in passage of the Social Security Act. Also contains a link to a speech given by Perkins to SSA employees.
The History Place
The History Place: Atlantic Charter Fdr and Chruchill
This site from The History Place provides a brief summary of the Atlantic Charter. Includes photo of Roosevelt and Churchill. A link is also provided to return to the WWII timeline for additional information on related subjects.
The History Place
The History Place: For a Declaration of War Against Japan
This site from the History Place provides the original speech delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Congress regarding Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor resulting in a declaration of war.
The History Place
The History Place: Pearl Harbor
This site from The History Place provides pictures and descriptions of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Five photos are provided along with great text on the subject.
Social Security Administration
Social Security Online: Historical Development [Pdf]
Social Security Online provides a history of the beginning of Social Security. The United States was one of the last developed countries to adopt an old-age pension system.
Other
State of Michigan: Reminiscences of the Great Depression
A site with a nice personal touch. Memories from four individuals about their time spent during the Great Depression years in the 1930s.
Other
Uboat.net: Fighting the U Boats: The Lend Lease Act
This site provides an abbreviated history of the Lend-Lease Act and its importance in WWII.