Lindsey Konkel | HISTORY LK Lindsey Konkel Lindsey Konkel is a freelance journalist based in southern New Jersey. Her focus is science and health. She loves when these topics intersect with history. Latest from this author Great Depression How Did the Gold Standard Contribute to the Great Depression? A number of complex factors helped to create the conditions necessary for the Great Depression, including adherence to the gold standard. U.S. Government and Politics How the First 10 US Presidents Helped Shape the Role of the Nation’s Top Office Over a span of six decades, the first 10 presidents of the United States helped define the role of the executive branch. Civil War How Presidential Assassinations Changed U.S. Politics They helped usher in a wave of important reforms. Landmarks When the Golden Gate Bridge Flattened by 7 Feet—and Other Facts About the San Francisco Icon The 1.7-mile-long bridge has endured earthquakes, lead paint and record crowds since its historic construction in 1937. Advertisement Civil War The Hunt for Abraham Lincoln’s Killer: John Wilkes Booth John Wilkes Booth was aided by a network of conspirators who concealed his escape from pursuing Union soldiers. 1920s Life for the Average Family During the Great Depression The Great Depression, the worst economic downturn in modern history, profoundly affected the daily life of American families in ways large and small. Advertisement