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United States of America in 1933

Historical records for United States of America in 1933, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

59Records
34Events
13Named people
4Places
14Categories

Historical records

January

5 January 1933Death of Calvin CoolidgeCalvin Coolidge

Politics / Republican Party

Death of Calvin Coolidge

February

13 February 1933Birth of Kim NovakKim Novak

Arts / Cinema

Birth of Kim Novak

March

4 March 1933InaugurationFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Inaugurated President of the USA

6 March 1933Economy of USAFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

US banks close for 4 days due to a financial crisis. US banks close for 4 days due to a finacial crisis

6 March 1933National Bank HolidayFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Washington · Economy / Banking Crisis

Roosevelt suspends banking transactions while authorities examine institutions before reopening them.

9 March 1933Economy of USAFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Banks are closed, only "sound" institutions associated with the Federal Reserve remain

9 March 1933Emergency Banking ActFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Washington · Economy / Banking

The Act provides federal procedures for reopening solvent banks and supporting financial institutions.

9 March 1933Federal ReserveFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Banks are closed, only "sound" institutions associated with the Federal Reserve remain

April

5 April 1933Executive Order 6102Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Washington · Economy / Gold Policy

The order requires most privately held monetary gold to be delivered to authorised institutions.

5 April 1933Gold SurrenderFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Washington · Government / Democratic Party Government

Executive Order 6102 requires most privately held monetary gold to be surrendered for currency.

20 April 1933Economy of USAFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Washington · Government / Democratic Party Government

Roosevelt prohibits gold exports and redemption, formally suspending the United States gold standard.

May

3 May 1933Birth of James BrownJames Brown

Barnwell · Arts / Popular Music

Birth of James Brown, South Carolina

7 May 1933Public WorksFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Goes on TV & describes plans to give work to 1/4 million unemployed

12 May 1933Agricultural Adjustment ActHenry Agard Wallace

Washington · Economy / Agriculture

The Act seeks higher farm prices through production controls and benefit payments.

18 May 1933Tennessee Valley AuthorityFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Washington · Economy / Infrastructure

The TVA begins integrated development of electricity, navigation and flood control.

27 May 1933Securities ActFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Washington · Economy / Securities Regulation

The Securities Act requires disclosure for many securities offered to the public.

May 1933Civilian Conservation CorpsFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Creates the Civilian Conservation Corps to reduce unemployment

May 1933Economy of USAFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Creates the Civilian Conservation Corps to reduce unemployment. Creates the civilian conservation corps to reduce unemployment

May 1933New DealFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Creates the Civilian Conservation Corps to reduce unemployment

May 1933Public WorksFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Creates the Civilian Conservation Corps to reduce unemployment

June

11 June 1933Birth of Gene WilderGene Wilder

Arts / Cinema

Birth of Gene Wilder

16 June 1933Banking Act of 1933Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Washington · Economy / Banking

The Act separates major commercial and investment-banking activities and creates deposit insurance.

16 June 1933Economy of USAFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

The National Recovery Act is passed by Congress

16 June 1933Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationHenry Bascom Steagall

Washington · Economy / Deposit Insurance

Steagall's deposit-insurance provision creates federal protection for eligible bank deposits.

16 June 1933LegislationFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

The National Recovery Act is passed by Congress

16 June 1933National Recovery ActFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

The National Recovery Act is passed by Congress

16 June 1933National Recovery AdministrationHugh Samuel Johnson

Washington · Economy / Industrial Policy

Johnson administers industry codes governing prices, wages, hours and competitive practices.

29 June 1933Death of Roscoe ArbuckleRoscoe Arbuckle

Arts / Cinema

Death of Roscoe Arbuckle

June 1933LegislationFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Introduces to Congress the National Industrial Recovery Bill to increase employment

June 1933National Industrial Recovery BillFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Introduces to Congress the National Industrial Recovery Bill to increase employment

June 1933New DealFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Introduces to Congress the National Industrial Recovery Bill to increase employment

June 1933Public WorksFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Introduces to Congress the National Industrial Recovery Bill to increase employment

July

15 July 19331st Flight New York-BerlinWiley Post

Berlin · Science / Technology

Becomes the 1st person to fly from New York to Berlin

July 1933Economy of USAHuey Long

Government / Democratic Party Government

Tries to stop the National Industrial Recovery Bill by talking for 15 hrs but fails

July 1933Economy of USAFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Introduces the National Industrial Recovery Bill to Congress

July 1933LegislationHuey Long

Government / Democratic Party Government

Tries to stop the National Industrial Recovery Bill by talking for 15hrs but fails

July 1933LegislationFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Introduces the National Industrial Recovery Bill to Congress

August

20 August 1933Birth of George John MitchellGeorge John Mitchell

Waterville · Politics / Democratic Party

Birth of George John Mitchell

September

3 September 1933Economy of USAFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

9 March-16 June, 1st phase of the "Hundred Days" to reform the economy

3 September 1933Hundred DaysFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

9 March-16 June, 1st phase of the "Hundred Days" to reform the economy

3 September 1933New DealFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

9 March-16 June, 1st phase of the "Hundred Days" to reform the economy

November

November 1933Recognition of the USSRFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

The USSR is recognized by the USA, to counteract Japans rise in the Far East

Other Events

1933ArmamentFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

The Navy Dept is allocated $238 million to build 32 new warships

1933Civil Works AdministrationFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

The Civil Works Administration employs 4 million on public works

1933Civilian Conservation CorpsFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Creates the Civilian Conservation Corps to reduce unemployment. The Civilian Conservation Corps finds work for 2 million

1933Economy of USAFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Introduces the National Industrial Recovery Bill to Congress. Creates the Civilian Conservation Corps to reduce unemployment. Creates the civilian conservation corps to reduce unemployment. Prepared to accept a national debt of $31,000 million to reduce unemployment. Introduces the "New Deal". $400 million is made available for road building & improvement

1933National DebtFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Prepared to accept a national debt of $31,000 million to reduce unemployment

1933National Recovery AdministrationFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Founds the National Recovery Administration

1933New DealFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Introduces to Congress the National Industrial Recovery Bill to increase employment. Creates the Civilian Conservation Corps to reduce unemployment. The Civil Works Administration employs 4 million on public works. The Civilian Conservation Corps finds work for 2 million. Prepared to accept a national debt of $31,000 million to reduce unemployment. Introduces the "New Deal". Founds the National Recovery Administration

1933President of USAFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Washington · Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed President of the USA, 32nd President, 1st term

1933Public DebtFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Prepared to accept a national debt of $31,000 million to reduce unemployment

1933Public WorksFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Creates the Civilian Conservation Corps to reduce unemployment.

1933Public WorksFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Introduces the "New Deal". $500 million is made available for "public works". $400 million is made available for road building & improvement.

1933Public WorksFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Introduces to Congress the National Industrial Recovery Bill to increase employment.

1933Public WorksFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

Prepared to accept a national debt of $31,000 million to reduce unemployment.

1933Public WorksFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

The Civil Works Administration employs 4 million on public works.

1933Public WorksFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

The Civilian Conservation Corps finds work for 2 million.

1933Recognition of the USSRFranklin Delano Roosevelt

Government / Democratic Party Government

The USSR is recognized by the USA, to counteract Japans rise in the Far East. The Navy Dept is allocated $238 million to build 32 new warships

1933Red DustJean Harlow

Arts / Cinema

Stars in, "Red Dust"

Names involved

Calvin CoolidgeFranklin Delano RooseveltGene WilderGeorge John MitchellHenry Agard WallaceHenry Bascom SteagallHuey LongHugh Samuel JohnsonJames BrownJean HarlowKim NovakRoscoe ArbuckleWiley Post

Places involved

BarnwellBerlinWashingtonWaterville

Provenance

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