America in Color S01E02 - The 1930s

Episode Overview

The 1930s were marked by the devastating stock market crash that plunged the United States into chaos and unrest. Amidst the struggles of one president, another emerges with a transformative New Deal, revitalizing the workforce and altering the nation’s landscape. Explore this pivotal decade when America confronted immense challenges and fought back, vividly portrayed in color. Witness the transition from the conclusion of Prohibition to the inception of ambitious projects, alongside the haunting realities of the Dust Bowl and the vibrant escapism of Technicolor Hollywood, revealing the 1930s like never before.

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