Remembering the Depression Anyone who lived through the Great Depression has special memories about this important time in American History. Personal glimpses into the lives of people we know can give us more information. The Great Depression was not only the longest, but also the worst, economic crisis in the Nation’s history. It reached nearly every area of society and affected millions of Americans. The main objective was to interview a person who lived during the 1930’s. It was able to be someone in the categories of Grandparent, relative, neighbor, or even a friend. I chose to interview my Grandma, Stella Ortega Saiz from Arizona who was born in the 19