Bella Vista in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
The Years Between
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2015
1. The Years Between Marker
The periods from the end of World War I to 1929 could be accurately described as 'boom to bust'. Great new technologies such as the family automobile, talking pictures, radio, and commercial air service were being woven into American lives. Compared to pre-war standards Americans were confident and prosperous. Suddenly in October 1929 the bottom fell out of the stock market, precipitating the Great Depression. At the same time a new president started America on the road to recovery in 1932. By then Italy and Japan had started to invade other countries, and Germany was soon to follow an aggressive military policy. By 1939 Great Britain and France were at war with Germany, and through the Lend-Lease Program the United States began to build and ship war materials to our allies. Following the 1940 election, American industry began a steady growth, and with the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States became the greatest industrial nation in the world.
Erected 2012 by the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas and Many Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1929.
Location. 36° 26.015′ N, 94° 13.79′ W. Marker is in Bella Vista, Arkansas
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The War Between the States (here, next to this marker); War with Spain (here, next to this marker); World War I (here, next to this marker); Triumph in Europe (here, next to this marker); Women in World War II (here, next to this marker); The Terrible Cost of World War II (here, next to this marker); World War II Home Front (here, next to this marker); Veterans Wall of Honor (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bella Vista.
Also see . . .
1. Bella Vista (Benton County). Encyclopedia of Arkansas entry (Submitted on February 16, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The 1920s in History. 1920-30.com entry (Submitted on January 1, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Roaring Twenties. History entry (Submitted on January 1, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Overview of the 1920s. Digital History entry (Submitted on January 1, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. The U.S. Economy in the 1920s. Economic History Association entry (Submitted on January 1, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
2. Veterans Wall of Honor, Bella Vista AR
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
3. Veterans Wall of Honor, Bella Vista AR
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 1, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on December 11, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on November 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
