1. The battle for the White House
Hoover
Election of
FDR
The battle for the White House

2. HOOVER
One thing to remember about HOOVER is that he was the sitting president
He did not believe the depression would get as bad as it did
Almost had a sense of denial

3. VOLUNTEERISM
Hoover believed that the government should NOT be responsible for aiding those hurting as a result of the GD
He believed that charity organizations, churches, individuals would step in and help those in need
Soup and bread lines

4. WHY NO GOVERNMENT? Small Govt!!!
Hoover thought too much government involvement in solving the problems of the Great Depression would actually HARM the country
He thought it would make the government TOO BIG!!!
He thought government programs would destroy a sense of respect

5. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
Hoover did try to stimulate the economy through a series of public works projects
Hoover Dam

6. BONUS ARMY
WWI Veterans were given bonus certificates to redeem at a later date after the war
Once the depression hit, many tried to redeem these bonuses but they were denied
The vets marched on Washington, DC setting up Hoovervilles outside of the White House
Hoover called in the Army to force the “Bonus Army” from their locations

7. SMOOT-HAWLEY TARIFF Hoover pushed for Congress to pass this tariff
Remember, tariffs raises taxes on imports, making imported goods more expensive
The goal was to stimulate the economy by encouraging buying American
It did not work… the problems of the depression went too deep to fix this way

8. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT “FDR”
Things to remember about him… He was Teddy’s distant cousin
He was in a wheelchair because he had polio as a child
He was married to Eleanor who stepped outside the usual First Lady role and took on a more advisory position
Democrat from New York
Wins the election of 1932 mainly because he was not Hoover

9. IT’S THE GOVERNMENT’S JOB
He was for a BIG GOVERNMENT
He believed it was the government’s job to help those in need and solve the problems of the Great Depression
He gave hope to the people
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”

10. BRAIN TRUST AND FIRESIDE CHATS
Brain Trust: A group of advisors to FDR selected to help him develop solutions to the depression
Fireside Chats: FDR’s weekly radio addresses to the people for the sole purpose of giving hope and restoring confidence

11. NEW DEAL FDR’s plan for curing the problems with America’s economy
First 100 Days- Relief
After that… Recovery
Alphabet Soup: nickname for it because of all the organizations created
WPA, TVA, CCC, FDIC
Also, fixed banks
Created Social Security