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Richmond HOLC map
HOLC redlining map of Richmond, Virginia ca. 1930s
Atlanta HOLC Map
“Redlining” security map for Atlanta, GA
Breadline during the Great Depression
About a quarter of the American workforce was unemployed at the lowest point of the Great Depression. When families were unable to afford food for themselves, charities often provided free meals. Al Capone, a leading organized crime figure, provided…
Franklin Roosevelt
During his presidency, Franklin Roosevelt gave several radio addresses to explain his policies and government programs. These addresses came to be known as "fireside chats." In this photo, Roosevelt prepares to give his first fireside chat, just…