In 1934, the world was still feeling the effects of the Great Depression, which began in 1929. Many people struggled to find jobs and support their families. In the United States, President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced the New Deal, a series of programs aimed at helping the economy recover and providing relief to those in need. This year also saw significant events in culture and politics. The Dust Bowl devastated farms in the Midwest, leading to mass migrations. Meanwhile, in Europe, tensions were rising as countries like Germany and Italy began to adopt more aggressive policies under leaders like Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.