The Great Depression
- October 29, 1929 - The New York Stock Market crashes to an all time low (referred to as "Black Tuesday"), signalling the start of the Great Depression.
- March 2, 1932 - The 20th Amendment is passed by Congress.
- January 23, 1933 - The 20th Amendment is added to the Constitution.
- February 20, 1933 - The 21st Amendment is passed by Congress.
- March 4, 1933 - Franklin Roosevelt is sworn in as the 32nd President of the United States.
- March 4, 1933 - Henry Wallace is sworn in as the 33rd Vice President of the United States.
- December 5, 1933 - The 21st Amendment is added to the Constitution.
- March 7, 1936 - Germany invades the Rhineland (Austria).
- January 20, 1937 - Franklin Roosevelt is sworn in as President for a second term.
- January 20, 1937 - Henry Wallace is sworn in as Vice President for a second term.
- September 1, 1939 - Germany invades Poland.
