The Great Depression lasted from 1929 to 1939; the worst years were between 1932 to 1933.
It began after the United States stock market crashed in October 1929.
About 15 million Americans were unemployed and almost half the country's banks failed.
Zippers became popular during this time because buttons became too expensive
The US stopped minting nickels in 1932 or 1933 because the circulation of money was so low
Central Park became a camp site for thousands of homeless families
President FDR is credited for fixing the economy and getting us out of the Great Depression.