S2625 The Great Crash
Class | Registration opens Monday, March 16, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
The 1920s are often remembered as the Roaring Twenties, a decade of wealth and excess—but many Americans lived near the margins, and some in extreme poverty. That prosperity came to a sudden halt in 1929, plunging millions into hardship. President Hoover largely denied the nation’s suffering, contributing to his overwhelming defeat in 1932. Franklin D. Roosevelt won the presidency on a promise to confront the crisis, marking a turning point in American history and the federal government’s role in the Country.
Hybrid (In-person at the Hawk with a Zoom option)
Bruce Zellers
Since 1983, Bruce Zellers has taught history at Greenhills School in Ann Arbor and taught at Oakland University for more than 20 years. His interests range widely in American history, and he lectures frequently on topics from the Colonial Era to the present. A particular interest has been American military history; his book reviews in this area can be found in “The Journal of Military History,” “The Michigan War Studies Review,” and elsewhere.