1919-1933

Examines the topic of the Depression from the economic, historical, cultural, and social perspectives.

Provides a history of the Great Depression in the United States.

This videodisc explores the extraordinary story of what happens when a freedom-loving nation outlaws the sale of intoxicating liquor, and the disastrous unintended consequences that follow. The utterly relevant cautionary tale raises profound questions about the proper role of government and the limits of legislating morality. When the country goes dry in 1920, after a century of debate, millions of law-abiding Americans become lawbreakers overnight.

"Offers in-depth critical analysis of 40 primary source documents important to this uproarious decade in American history. Articles begin by introducing readers to the historical context, followed by a description of the author's life and circumstances in which the document was written"--Provided by publisher.

Draws upon primary sources to introduce the nineteen twenties and thirties in the United States.

In autumn 1932 Tommy McKnight, a twelve-year-old boy disabled by polio, and bullied at school for his disability--but inspired by Franklin Roosevelt's story and his campaign for the presidency, decides to run for the seventh grade class presidency at his Brooklyn school.

A comprehensive narrative that describes the political and social changes in post-World War I America in 1919 including criticism of the government, labor strikes, government restrictions for reasons of national security, bombings, and the formation of the FBI.

Describes events of the Great Depression during the 1930s from three different perspectives, a government worker, a Civilian Conservation Corps worker, and a twelve-year-old girl.

Bill Moyers examines the major events and personalities that shaped the 20th century.