The Great Depression Quotes

“The economic lessons of the Great Depression haven’t been totally forgotten. The economic recession of 2008 served as a painful reminder. Unlike 1929, the government, another Republican administration ironically, acted swiftly to stave off a total collapse. While the economy slowed down dramatically in 2008, it never approached the dire situation of the 1930s. The Great Depression still looms large in the American consciousness. As debates over tariffs and restructuring Social Security continue to rise, let’s hope that the Great Depression still affects thinking and policy in the future.”
― Captivating History, The Great Depression: A Captivating Guide to the Worldwide Economic Depression that Began in the United States, Including the Wall Street Crash, FDR's New deal, Hitler’s Rise and More

“Hitler was released from prison and decided a full-on paramilitary attack was not the way to advance his agenda. Instead, he and the Nazi Party decided to work through the Weimar system and wait for an opportunity.”
― Captivating History, The Great Depression: A Captivating Guide to the Worldwide Economic Depression that Began in the United States, Including the Wall Street Crash, FDR's New deal, Hitler’s Rise and More

“a fascination with outlaws catapulted some criminals from local celebrities to American legends that still capture our imaginations.”
― Captivating History, The Great Depression: A Captivating Guide to the Worldwide Economic Depression that Began in the United States, Including the Wall Street Crash, FDR's New deal, Hitler’s Rise and More

“Instead, Jesse Owens dominated the games like few athletes ever did. He won four gold medals, three in individual events and one in the 4 x 100 relay.”
― Captivating History, The Great Depression: A Captivating Guide to the Worldwide Economic Depression that Began in the United States, Including the Wall Street Crash, FDR's New deal, Hitler’s Rise and More

“The rest of the nation felt the same way. By a margin of 57 percent to 39 percent, Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover.”
― Captivating History, The Great Depression: A Captivating Guide to the Worldwide Economic Depression that Began in the United States, Including the Wall Street Crash, FDR's New deal, Hitler’s Rise and More

“Even though many of the causes of the Great Depression were years in the making, Hoover was left holding the bag. It didn’t help that the solutions he and his administration offered either didn’t work or completely backfired”
― Captivating History, The Great Depression: A Captivating Guide to the Worldwide Economic Depression that Began in the United States, Including the Wall Street Crash, FDR's New deal, Hitler’s Rise and More

“Tuesday, October 29, 1929, saw the greatest amount of stock traded in the history of the stock market.”
― Captivating History, The Great Depression: A Captivating Guide to the Worldwide Economic Depression that Began in the United States, Including the Wall Street Crash, FDR's New deal, Hitler’s Rise and More