During the Great Depression, the president gave $25,000 each year to help those suffering. He also encouraged other wealthy individuals to donate their money, Page 2 clothing, or food to charity. Volunteer organizations, such as Volunteers of America, provided relief to millions of Americans during the Depression.
David Ben- Gurion was Israel’s first Prime Minister and declared the country’s independence. However Golda Meir was the signatory for the Declaration of Independence.
