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At the time of its completion, the empire state building was the tallest in the world. it stands 1250 ft tall.
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The dust bowl was a period of drought in the 1930's. It was named for the blizzard-like dust storms.
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Al Capone was imprisoned for tax evasion. Despite the public knowledge that he was in charge of murders, no one could or would sentence him for it. He got 11 yrs and an 80,000 dollar fine. He did not return to the gangster life because prohibition was ended.
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She was the first woman to solo the Atlantic in an airplane. She also set several speed records in an airplane
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It was one of the highest security prisons in the world. It was shut down in 1963 because of operating costs.
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Huey Long was the only Republican who stood a chance of beating FDR in the election. World war 2 eventually changed the economy.
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The hoover dam was hoovers attempt to change the Depression. Today, it provides electricity for many Americans and also backs up the largest reservoir in the US
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It was the first step in Hitlers plan to take over Europe to feed his people.
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Germany attacked Poland who was backed by Great Britain and France. The fighting in Europe had officially begun.
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Hitler and the Nazi parties rise to power brought about world war 2. Unfortunately, Hitler was one of the best speakers of his time.
