Events in 1935

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.

July 5, 1935

Wagner Act Passage

The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act, was signed into law, revolutionizing American labor rights by protecting workers' ability to unionize, engage in collective bargaining, and strike without employer retaliation.

August 14, 1935

Social Security Act

The Social Security Act of 1935 was landmark legislation that created America's social welfare system during the Great Depression. Signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, it established retirement benefits, unemployment insurance, and aid for vulnerable citizens.

August 29, 1935

Federal Art Project Launch

The Federal Art Project (FAP) was launched as a groundbreaking government initiative that employed over 10,000 artists and created more than 200,000 artworks during the Great Depression. This revolutionary program marked the first large-scale federal support system for artists in American history.