1936 – Economic recovery continues: GNP grows a record 14.1 percent; unemployment falls to 16.9 percent.

1937 – Economists attribute economic growth so far to heavy government spending that is somewhat deficit. Roosevelt, however, fears an unbalanced budget and cuts spending for 1937. That summer, the nation plunges into another recession. Despite this, the yearly GNP rises 5.0 percent, and unemployment falls to 14.3 percent.

1938 – No major New Deal legislation is passed after this date, due to Roosevelt’s weakened political power.

The year-long recession makes itself felt: the GNP falls 4.5 percent, and unemployment rises to 19.0 percent.

1939 – GNP rises 7.9 percent; unemployment falls to 17.2 percent.

The United States will begin emerging from the Depression as it borrows and spends $1 billion to build its armed forces. From 1939 to 1941, when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, U.S. manufacturing will have shot up a phenomenal 50 percent.

The Depression is ending worldwide as nations prepare for the coming hostilities.

World War II starts with Hitler’s invasion of Poland.

There are a couple of years with one or more points relating to the same year (like for 1939). There might be some not as relevant as others, so have a look through and see what you think.