National Industrial Recovery Act
NIRA
5 Facts
- Signed into law on June 16, 1933.
- Purpose was to control industry to alleviate unemployment
- On May 27, 1935 it was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
- The act drew lots of praise and criticism
- The law was pressured into being made because of high unemployment in the country
NIRA Pictures
Political Cartoon
Displays NIRA monitoring all industry.
Blue Eagle
The Blue Eagle was put out to show the business was under NIRA.
Socialism
One of the main criticisms was that the NIRA operated in a way very much like socialism.