In theory, rainwater is like distilled-water*, but it gets its compositions largely by dissolving particulate materials in the atmosphere especially the troposphere - when droplets of water nucleate on atmospheric particulates, and secondarily by dissolving gasses from the atmosphere.
Updated May 29, 2016. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, led the country both during the Great Depression and World War II. He was charismatic and innovative at a time when the United States needed exactly that kind of leadership.
Policy Changes During The Great Depression. The role of the United States Government changed dramatically during the Great Depression. In 1932, Congress passes the Glass-Stegall Act which bans any connection between commercial banks and investment banking. In 1933 Franklin Roosevelt takes office.