The volume by President Hoover is organized as follows:

Introduction

The Origins of the Depression

1. The Origins of the Great Depression

2. We Attempt to Stop the Orgy of Speculation

3. Our Weak American Banking System

4. Federal Government Responsibilities and Functions in Economic Crises

Remedial Measures

5. A Summary of the Evolution of the Depression

6. First Phase of the Depression – October, 1929, to April, 1931

7. Second Phase of the Depression-April to August, 1931

8. Third Phase of the Depression—August to November, 1931

9. Fourth Phase of the Depression-November, 1931, to July, 1932

10. Fourth Phase of the Depression-November, 1931, to July, 1932 (Cont’d)

11. Fourth Phase of the Depression-November, 1931, to July, 1932 (Cont’d)

12. Fourth Phase of the Depression-November, 1931, to July, 1932 (Cont’d)

13. Fourth Phase of the Depression-November, 1931, to July, 1932 (Cont’d)

14. Fourth Phase of the Depression-November, 1931, to July, 1932 (Cont’d)

15. Fourth Phase of the Depression-November, 1931, to July, 1932 (Cont’d)

16. Action From the Adjournment of Congress in July Until the

17. Fifth Phase of the Depression-September, 1932, to March, 1933

18. Ominous Economic Signs

The Presidential Election of 1932

19. The Background of the 1932 Campaign

20. The Campaign Debate

21. Charges of Responsibility for the Depression

22. The “Hoover Did Nothing” Issue

23. The Federal Expenses and Tax Issue

24. The Gold Standard and Managed Currency Issues

25. The Tariff Issue

26. Agricultural Issues

27. Labor, Relief, and Public Works Issues

28. The Prohibition Issue

29. Business Regulation Issues

30. Collectivism by “Planned Economy”

31. Home Again

The Aftermath

32. The Aftermath

33. Building the Trojan Horse of Emergency

34. The Recognition of Russia and the World Economic Conference in 1933

35. Usurpation of Power

36. Collectivism Comes to the Currency—and Its Consequences

37. Fascism Comes to Agriculture

38. Fascism Comes to Business—With Dire Consequences

39. Fascism Comes to Labor—With Consequences

40. Introduction to Socialism Through Electrical Power

41. Direct Relief and Public Works

42. Collectivism by Thought Control and Smear

43. Some Good Actions

44. The Expenditures, Accounting and Statistics

45. The Consequences