The Great Depression began with the crash of the Wall Street stock market
and had a severe worldwide economical effect in the decade preceding
World War ll. Unemployment in the U.S. rose to 25%, and in some countries
rose as high as 33%. The negative effect of the Great Depression lasted
until the end of the war.

An early morning line up for gas in Portland, Ore.

 
Oak Grove, Ore.

Most gas stations in the area reduced their hours, enforced limits on the 
amount of fuel purchased and some closed on Sundays.

Having to hitch a ride in Beaverton