June 13

Birth date of John L. Spivak, investigative journalist. (died 9/30/81)

Congress establishes the Home Owners Loan Corporation, which will grant emergency loans of more than $4 billion during the next four years to prevent foreclosures.

Congress passes the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA), creating the National Recovery Administration, the national Labor Board, and the Public Works Administration.

Office of Strategic Services (OSS) created under William "Wild Bill" Donovan.

Office of War Information (OWI) is created by Roosevelt.