APRIL 13, 1936

On April 13, 1936, a significant cultural event took place as Miss Brico conducted a popular-priced concert for a large crowd in support of the Civic Group. This concert was a reflection of the growing interest in accessible art and music during a time when many were struggling economically due to the Great Depression. The concert highlighted the role of community in fostering entertainment and engagement. Globally, the year saw escalating tensions in Europe as Adolf Hitler continued to assert his power in Germany, while elsewhere, countries were grappling with the economic fallout of the ongoing crisis. In the United States, President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies were in full swing, emphasizing government intervention in the economy, which was a topic of ongoing debate among conservatives who favored limited government and fiscal responsibility.