The United States in the 20th Century 1932-1940 poster

The United States in the 20th Century 1932-1940 (1967)

Name: The United States in the 20th Century 1932-1940
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1967-01-01
Duration: 20 min
Cast: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, Eleanor Roosevelt, Henry A. Wallace, Adolf Hitler

Released 1 January 1967
Runtime 0h 20m
Genres Documentary

Synopsis

Presents the history of the U S from the inauguration of Franklin D Roosevelt to the eve of World War II, including the Great Depression and New Deal legislation designed to overcome it. Emphasizes events that had lasting effects on the nation, such as the Tennessee Valley Authority, the strengthening of organized labor and the growing power of the Federal government.. Continues the story of 20th century America from the inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the eve of World War II. Footage shows the Great Depression, strengthening of organized labor, Social Security Act and growing powers of the federal government.