Events with tag - Roosevelt

March 4, 1933

First Woman Cabinet Member

Frances Perkins made history by becoming the first female cabinet member in U.S. history when appointed as Secretary of Labor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Her 12-year tenure revolutionized American labor policy through major New Deal initiatives.

May 18, 1933

Tennessee Valley Authority Established

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was established as a federal corporation during the Great Depression to address poverty, flood control, and rural electrification across seven southeastern states.

June 16, 1933

FDIC Establishment

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was created during the Great Depression as a crucial financial safeguard to restore confidence in the U.S. banking system. This landmark institution began insuring bank deposits on January 1, 1934, marking a fundamental shift in banking regulation.

June 16, 1933

Public Works Administration Creation

The Public Works Administration (PWA) was established as a crucial part of President Roosevelt's New Deal program, with an initial budget of $3.3 billion to combat the Great Depression through massive infrastructure projects and job creation.

May 6, 1935

WPA Establishment

President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration (WPA) through Executive Order 7034, launching the largest New Deal agency that would employ 8.5 million Americans and transform the nation's infrastructure during the Great Depression.

January 1, 1938

US Pre-WW2 Military Buildup

The United States underwent massive military expansion from 1938-1941, transforming from the world's 17th ranked military power into a formidable fighting force through industrial mobilization and strategic preparation before Pearl Harbor.

January 1, 1939

US Military Preparation for WWII

President Roosevelt initiated comprehensive military preparation starting in 1939, implementing the first peacetime draft through the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, establishing training camps nationwide, and transforming millions of civilians into soldiers.

September 16, 1940

US Military Draft in WW2

The Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 established America's first peacetime military draft, requiring men aged 21-35 to register for service, eventually mobilizing over 10 million men for World War II.

November 5, 1940

FDR's Third Term Victory

Franklin D. Roosevelt secured an unprecedented third presidential term victory in 1940, breaking George Washington's two-term tradition. He won with 54.7% of the popular vote and 449 electoral votes against Republican nominee Wendell Willkie during a critical period of World War II.

December 29, 1940

Arsenal of Democracy Speech

President Roosevelt's historic radio address pledging American industrial might to support Allied nations during World War II. This 37-minute fireside chat transformed U.S. foreign policy and mobilized unprecedented industrial support for the war effort.

March 11, 1941

Lend-Lease Act

The Lend-Lease Act, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, authorized the United States to provide military aid and supplies to Allied nations during World War II. This pivotal legislation effectively ended American neutrality and transformed the U.S. into the 'Arsenal of Democracy.'

July 26, 1941

US Freezes Japanese Assets

President Roosevelt's Executive Order 8832 froze all Japanese assets in the United States, effectively halting commercial relations between the two nations. This decisive economic action, combined with oil embargoes, significantly impacted Japan's military capabilities and influenced their decision to attack Pearl Harbor.

August 14, 1941

Atlantic Charter

Historic diplomatic agreement signed by Roosevelt and Churchill aboard USS Augusta, establishing eight fundamental principles for post-war international order and laying groundwork for the United Nations.

December 7, 1941

US Enters WWII

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, marked the United States' official entry into World War II, transforming a regional conflict into a global war and forever changing the course of history.

December 7, 1941

US Entry into World War II

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, forced the United States to abandon its neutrality and enter World War II. This pivotal moment resulted in 2,403 American casualties and led to formal declarations of war against Japan, Germany, and Italy.

December 8, 1941

Roosevelt's Day of Infamy Speech

President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his historic 'Day of Infamy' speech to Congress, responding to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This pivotal address led to America's formal entry into World War II and received near-unanimous congressional approval for the declaration of war against Japan.

December 8, 1941

US Declares War on Japan

Following the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States Congress officially declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt's historic 'Day of Infamy' speech.

December 11, 1941

US Declares War on Nazi Germany

The United States Congress unanimously declared war on Nazi Germany on December 11, 1941, following Hitler's declaration of war on the US. This historic decision came four days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and marked America's full entry into World War II.

March 21, 1942

Japanese Internment Camps Begin Operation

The first Japanese internment camp opens at Manzanar, California, marking the beginning of mass incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans following Executive Order 9066 during World War II.

March 21, 1942

Japanese Internment Camps Opening

The first Japanese internment camps opened in March 1942, marking the beginning of one of the darkest chapters in American history. Following Executive Order 9066, approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated to camps across seven states.

June 5, 1942

US Declares War on Three Axis Nations

On June 5, 1942, the United States formally declared war on Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania, expanding its military engagement in World War II beyond Japan and Germany. This strategic decision came as these nations had aligned themselves with Nazi Germany, providing crucial military support and resources to the Axis powers.

June 13, 1942

Office of War Information Establishment

President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Office of War Information (OWI) through Executive Order 9182, creating a centralized wartime propaganda and news management organization to coordinate U.S. communications during World War II.

November 22, 1943

Cairo Conference

A crucial World War II summit held in Cairo, Egypt, where Allied leaders Roosevelt, Churchill, and Chiang Kai-shek met to plan Pacific war strategy and post-war Asian territorial arrangements.

November 28, 1943

Tehran Conference

Historic World War II meeting in Tehran between Allied leaders Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill that shaped military strategy and post-war world order through crucial agreements including D-Day planning.

February 4, 1945

The Yalta Conference

The Yalta Conference was a crucial meeting of the three Allied powers' leaders - Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin - which took place from February 4-11, 1945, in Yalta, Crimea. During the conference, decisions were made that shaped the post-war world order, including the division of Europe into spheres of influence, establishment of new state borders, and the creation of the United Nations.

April 12, 1945

Death of FDR

Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, died from a cerebral hemorrhage at his retreat in Warm Springs, Georgia. His death occurred just 82 days into his fourth term and weeks before the Allied victory in World War II.

February 27, 1951

22nd Amendment Ratification

The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, limiting presidents to two four-year terms or a maximum of 10 years if they assumed the presidency through succession. This amendment formalized the two-term tradition established by George Washington.