Khan Academy
20th Century Capitalism and Regulation in the United States
The speaker in this lecture takes the viewer on a journey through the world of modern finance, from the era of Rockefeller and Vanderbilt to the 2008 financial crisis. Exploring the presence of the American government in the economy,...
Columbia University
Columbia University Libraries: Notable New Yorkers: Frances Perkins
On this website you can read and hear interviews with Frances Perkins which cover her advocacy to give governmental protection to the working class. The interviews were conducted as part of Columbia University's Oral History project.
Curated OER
History Matters: It Didn't Pan Out as We Thought It Was Going To
Listen to this interesting interview historian Herbert T. Hoover had with Sioux tribal chief, Amos Owen. Owen discusses the pros and cons of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. [12:19]
Other
The Center on Congress: Social Security
Video looking at how the Social Security Act came into being during Franklin Roosevelt's presidency. [3:03]
PBS
Pbs the Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson
Here you can find a detailed biography of Lyndon B. Johnson and an overview of his presidency. Content includes a focus on LBJ's early career, domestic politics, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and legacy. A teacher's guide and a...
George Mason University
George Mason University: The Radio Priest
Father Charles Coughlin used the radio to reach his followers. He eventually spoke out opposing President Roosevelt's New Deal. Audio clip of one of his speeches.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: The Great Depression: 1930s
Although the economic distress of the Great Depression ended nearly 70 years ago, it suddenly has relevance for us now. Find out how people lived during those tumultuous times through home movies, newsreel footage, public service...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Fireside Chats on the New Deal
These clips deal with the New Deal. They include six of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Fireside Chats on the economic policy for fighting the Great Depression. Note: When the first Fireside Chat finishes, click the PLAY arrow on the screen to...
PBS
Pbs: American Radioworks: The New Deal: Public Works Administration
PBS provides information on the Public Works Administration which was created by Franklin Roosevelt as part of the New Deal program and was responsible for building bridges, roads, buildings, schools, and dams.
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #34: The New Deal
Crash Course video [14:57] on The New Deal teaches students about Franklin D. Roosevelt's policies and domestic programs which were designed to lift the U.S. out of economic depression. Narrator John Green discusses which programs helped...
Wyzant
Wyzant: History and Politics Out Loud: Fireside Chat on Reorganization of the Judiciary
Resource provides FDR's fireside chat to the public about his proposed bill to reorganize the federal judiciary. Illustrations and audio are included.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Music, Radio and the Southern Union Movement
Interesting article and a picture gallery on the textile workers' strike in 1934. The 500,000 workers were brought together through radio and music. You can listen to some of this music as well as a FDR Fireside Chat.
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Kingfish Huey P. Long
Video provides a short introduction to the life of Huey P. Long, governor and senator from Louisiana. He was one of the demagogues who became prominent during the Great Depression. [4:32]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How to Read a Document: Source Identification
What's the difference between a primary source and a secondary source? Khan Academy's historian Kim Kutz Elliott and grammarian David Rheinstrom discuss reading sources by examining Franklin Delano Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How to Read a Document: Analyzing a Historical Text
How do historians analyze sources from the past? Khan Academy's historian Kim Kutz Elliott and grammarian David Rheinstrom continue their conversation about how to interpret Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address. [13:48]