1931-1960
Herbert Hoover 1929- 1933
Hoover Dam was one of the most large construction projects of the time period. Built during the Great Depression the dam provided many jobs and the benefits of the dam would provide financial benefits as well. The dam would provide a cheap source of electricity while remaining environmentally friendly. The project was so large many doubted its success but its success served as a stepping stone to make way for larger beneficial projects.
Hoover Dam was one of the most large construction projects of the time period. Built during the Great Depression the dam provided many jobs and the benefits of the dam would provide financial benefits as well. The dam would provide a cheap source of electricity while remaining environmentally friendly. The project was so large many doubted its success but its success served as a stepping stone to make way for larger beneficial projects.
Franklin D. Roosevelt 1933-1945
Roosevelt introduced the New Deal, a series of programs to provide economic relief during the Great Depression. Many of these programs are still around today and continue to provide relief to individuals. The programs' targets range from agricultural to financial and most everything in between.
Harry S. Truman 1945-1953
Dwight D. Eisenhower 1953-1961
The Eisenhower Doctrine aimed to do relatively the same thing as the Truman Doctrine. The US would provide support (either financially or economically) to countries, specifically Middle-Eastern countries, fighting against the spread of communism. Eisenhower followed the idea of containment as well, however during this time the Cold War was a prominent topic and tensions were high.
John F. Kennedy 1961-1963
As the youngest president in office, JFK became a popular president and appealed to a larger range of people than past presidents. During the 60s JFK sought to bring about optimism and many young supporters bought into this ideal. Kennedy's Bay of Pigs Invasion failed and he sent troops to West Berlin to support their people. Kennedy, Khrushchev, and Macmillan signed a ban on nuclear tests treaty. As he strived for peace he heightened US military involvement in Vietnam even though he didn't approve of the situation.
Lyndon B. Johnson 1963-1969
Once in office, LJB and congress passed the Civil Rights Bill that JFK promised to pass. This banned discrimination and segregation in employment and education. He also helped pass the Economic Opportunity Act to attempt to rid or lessen the amount of poverty during the time. While the majority of Johnson's voters were conservative he adapted liberal ideals while in office and many environmental, and humanitarian achievements were made.