[[The New Deal]] was a series of programs, public works projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States between 1933 and 1939. It aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform in response to [[The Great Depression]]. Here is a timeline of key events related to the New Deal: 1. **March 4, 1933**: Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated as the 32nd President of the United States. 2. **March 6, 1933**: [[FDR]] suspends all banking transactions, effective immediately, for one week -- just 36 hours after taking office 3. **March 9, 1933**: FDR declares a "Bank Holiday" to prevent further bank runs and stabilize the banking system. 4. **March 9 to June 16, 1933**: The "First 100 Days" - A period of intense legislative activity, during which many key New Deal programs and reforms were enacted. 5. **March 31, 1933**: Creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which provided employment for young men in environmental conservation projects. 6. **April 5, 1933** -- FDR issues [[Events/Executive Order 6102]] mandating that all gold be turned in to the federal government 7. **May 12, 1933**: Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) is signed, aiming to raise farm income by reducing agricultural surpluses. 8. **June 16, 1933**: National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) is enacted, establishing the National Recovery Administration (NRA) and the Public Works Administration (PWA) to stimulate industrial growth and create jobs. 9. **August 14, 1935**: Social Security Act is signed, establishing a system of old-age benefits and unemployment insurance. 10. **April 8, 1935**: Emergency Relief Appropriation Act is passed, leading to the creation of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to provide jobs and income for millions of unemployed Americans. 11. **June 28, 1934**: Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are enacted, regulating the securities industry and establishing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enforce federal securities laws. 12. **1935-1936**: Second New Deal - A more aggressive set of programs and reforms aimed at addressing the ongoing economic crisis and providing further relief to Americans. 13. **January 6, 1937**: FDR proposes the Judicial Procedures Reform Bill (also known as the "court-packing plan"), which would have allowed him to appoint additional justices to [[The Supreme Court]]. The plan is ultimately rejected by [[Congress]]. 14. **June 1938**: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is enacted, establishing the first federal minimum wage and regulating child labor. By the time the New Deal programs concluded in 1939, they had significantly reshaped the American economy and expanded the role of the federal government in citizens' lives.