Federal Wage and Hour Law
Feb. 3, 1941 The Supreme Court agrees on the Federal Wage and Hour law, setting the minimum wages and maximum hours.
Thanksgiving
Nov. 26, 1941 President Franklin Roosevelt established the fourth Thursday in Nov. as the national Thanksgiving holiday.
Equal Pay
Sep. 25, 1942 Women received equal pay in U.S
Divorces
Dec. 21, 1942 Divorces granted in Nev. must be recognized in all states say U.S. Supreme Court.
Federal Income Tax Begins
1942 U.S. Supreme Court rules that working class Americans must pay federal income tax.
Wage Increases Limited
1942 Wage increases were limited to keep prices from soaring during the war.
Nix on the Opium Poppy
1942 The U.S. Congress prohibits growing of the opium poppy.
Daylight Savings Time/War Time
Feb. 9, 1942 Franklin D. Roosevelt reinstated daylight savings time. Clocks were pushed 1 hour ahead. It was known as “War Time.”
Price Controls
Oct. 3, 1942 President Roosevelt authorizes controls on rents, wages and salaries, and prices.
WPA Ends
Dec. 4, 1942 The Works Project Administration (WPA) that provided jobs during the depression ends.
4 Hour Work Week
Feb. 9, 1943 A 4 hour work week in war industry went into effect.
Do Not Have to Salute the Flag
June 14, 1943 The Supreme Court rules that schoolchildren do not have to salute the flag of the U.S.
Income Tax
July 1, 1943 Income tax withholding began.
Curfew on Places of Entertainment
Feb. 26, 1945 Midnight curfew on bars and other places of entertainment went into effect. It was lifted May 9, 1945.
Illegal to Chew Tobacco
1945 It was illegal to chew tobacco in any U.S. federal building.
Minimum Hourly Wage
1945 Federal hourly minimum wage was set at 40 cents an hour.
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Politics, Race and New Laws in the US
Republican Convention
June 2, 1940 Wendell Wilkie was nominated for U.S. president at the Republican Convention.
Democratic Convention
July 1, 1940 Franklin D. Roosevelt won the nomination for a third term as U.S. president at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago,
Roosevelt’s Term of Office
Nov. 5, 1940 U.S President Franklin D. Roosevelt won a third term in office. He beat Wendell L. Wilkie, his Republican opponent. He was elected Jan. 20, 1941.
Fourth Term for President Roosevelt
Nov. 1944 President Roosevelt beat Thomas E. Dewey for a fourth term even though newspaper endorsements overwhelmingly were for Dewey. He was inaugurated Jan. 20, 1945.
June 2, 1940 Wendell Wilkie was nominated for U.S. president at the Republican Convention.
Democratic Convention
July 1, 1940 Franklin D. Roosevelt won the nomination for a third term as U.S. president at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago,
Roosevelt’s Term of Office
Nov. 5, 1940 U.S President Franklin D. Roosevelt won a third term in office. He beat Wendell L. Wilkie, his Republican opponent. He was elected Jan. 20, 1941.
Fourth Term for President Roosevelt
Nov. 1944 President Roosevelt beat Thomas E. Dewey for a fourth term even though newspaper endorsements overwhelmingly were for Dewey. He was inaugurated Jan. 20, 1945.
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Blacks Not to be Excluded
Nov. 13, 1940 U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Blacks cannot be excluded from white neighborhoods.
Race Riots in Various Places
June 4, 1943 Race riots occurred in Los Angeles. Race riots broke out in Detroit, Michigan on June 20, 1943. There were 600 wounded, 34 dead (25 Black), and 36 hours of rioting. Aug. 1, 1943, race riots occurred in N.Y.C. Harlem section.
Refused to give up his Seat
July 6, 1944 Lt. Jackie Robinson of the U.S. Army refused to give up his seat to a white man. He was court-marshaled but acquitted.
Nov. 13, 1940 U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Blacks cannot be excluded from white neighborhoods.
Race Riots in Various Places
June 4, 1943 Race riots occurred in Los Angeles. Race riots broke out in Detroit, Michigan on June 20, 1943. There were 600 wounded, 34 dead (25 Black), and 36 hours of rioting. Aug. 1, 1943, race riots occurred in N.Y.C. Harlem section.
Refused to give up his Seat
July 6, 1944 Lt. Jackie Robinson of the U.S. Army refused to give up his seat to a white man. He was court-marshaled but acquitted.