Great Depression (1930’s)

Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances

Economists said Donald Trump’s plan to return trade barriers to levels not seen in generations would be “a grenade thrown in the heart” of the international system.

By Ana Swanson

Biographical Information Blancpain SA Fiechter, Betty (1896-1971) Great Depression (1930's) Switzerland Watches and Clocks Women and Girls World War II (1939-45)

Overlooked No More: Betty Fiechter, Pioneer in the World of Watches

She started out at Blancpain as an apprentice and eventually took over as owner, a move that one colleague noted was “totally unprecedented” for a woman.

By Rachel Felder

Dancing Great Depression (1930's) Koch, David H, Theater Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Lopez, Lourdes New York City New York City Ballet Parties (Social) Peck, Justin Peck, Tiler Scholarships and Fellowships School of American Ballet Schorer, Suki Stars and Stripes (Ballet) Werts, Kendall Who Cares? (Ballet)

New York’s School of American Ballet Celebrates 90th Anniversary

The institution co-founded by George Balanchine celebrated at Lincoln Center on Monday night.

By Sarah Bahr and Dolly Faibyshev

Banking and Financial Institutions Eccles, Marriner Federal Reserve System Great Depression (1930's) Powell, Jerome H United States Economy

How the Fed Opened Pandora’s Box

Jerome H. Powell’s no-holds-barred response to the pandemic was made possible by history. It raises questions about the future.

By Jeanna Smialek

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