On March 9, 1933, Congress convened during an economic crisis, rapidly passing the Emergency Banking Act to restore trust and stabilize the banking system.
A century ago, the government hired unemployed young men to build America's forests, trails, and parks. Photos show FDR's 'tree army.'
The Civilian Conservation Corps played a vital role in U.S. conservation efforts, contributing over 2 billion trees and significantly altering the landscape.