Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Key Legislation and Acts

Franklin D. Roosevelt signed numerous key pieces of legislation during his presidency.
Fair Labor Standards Act
June 25, 1938
Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act, stipulating minimum wages and maximum hours for businesses engaged in interstate commerce.
New York World's Fair
June 30, 1938
Roosevelt laid the cornerstone at the New York World's Fair site.
Federal Works Agency
July 1, 1938
Roosevelt established the Federal Works Agency, consolidating five agencies to manage public works projects.