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Birth
Joseph Stalin was born on December 21st, 1879 in Gori, Georgia, Russia. However, documents held a record from the cathedral in Stalin’s hometown of Gori, Georgia. A certificate from the Gori church school—give a birth date of Dec. 18, 1878. (Encyclopedia Of World Biography) -
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Joseph Stalin's Life and World Events
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World War I
World War 1 broke out with 10 countries involved all with different enemies and wars across the world. 400,000 Russian soldiers died in 1914 alone. In 1916, 2 million dead. Romanov dynasty overthrown in 1917 and then in October Lenin was installed as leader of Russia. (Gregory L. Freeze...) -
Russian Revolution
The revolution marked the end of the Romanov dynasty. The Bolshevik destroyed Csarist rule in Russia and then became the Russian communist party. This is the second revolution 20 years. (Wyatt Blassingame .111) -
Russian Civil War
World War 1 lead to a split in territory which then lead to a split of Bolsheviks and Socialist Revolutionaries. War lead to the Moscow government cracking down heavily on non-Bolshevik socialists.Then in September the government proclaimed a campaign known as the "Red Terror". (www.britannica.com) -
Russia Vs. Polish
The Polish-Soviet war was a military conflict for Ukraine's land. A result of the conflict was the border between the two powers as of now and then. The war actually started in 1920 while disputes were happening before then. When Ukraine leader allied with a Polish leader and sought to overrun the rest of Ukraine, the Red army was sent to settle the conflicts. (Encyclopedia of World Biography) -
19th Amendment Ratified
The 19th Amendment gives all woman the right to vote in the U.S. It took decades of protests to make the change in the constitution. Starting long before 1920 many woman did not get to see the actual ratification of the amendment in the constitution. (www.wethepeoplehistory.com) -
Irish Revolution
In 1918 Ireland was declared a republic. The revolution occurred between the British Ireland state and the Irish Republican army. Shots were fired in 1918 killing 2, in 1919, 17 were killed. More years came and more deaths were counted ultimately starting the war over many arguments between the two parties. (www.wethepeoplehistory.com) -
Promotion
1922 Joseph Stalin was promoted to Secretary of Communist Party's Central Committee. This gave Stalin control over all party member appointments. He made appointments for members which extremely helped some of their jobs and positions and in the end most to all of the members owed Stalin their position to him which let him build his base. (Blassingame .42) -
Death Of Lenin
January 21st, 1924 Lenin died. Stalin rose to power after Lenin's stroke which happened after surgery. He was never the same so Stalin decided to isolate Lenin from the communist party while in recovery. Stalin the Secretary General was one of the few people who had access to Lenin. Lenin made a testament against Stalin, but suffered a heart attack which paralyzed him. Stalin was given the testament and found that it would have finished his career. Lenin died from a stroke. (Blassingame .43) -
Amelia Earhart Flies Across Atlantic
1928 Amelia got a phone call that said she was going to be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. At first she was wary about being extra weight on a plane, but agreed nevertheless. Her plane disappeared on the trip across and never found again. (www.thepeoplehistory.com) -
Chicago Massacre
May 30th, Memorial Day. Republic Steel workers were protesting after losing their jobs outside a mall in Chicago. They were met by a line of police officers. words were said and the protesters were told to stand down. Violence broke out leaving 10 dead and 90 injured, it is known to this day as the Memorial Day Massacre in Chicago. (www.wethepeoplehistory.com) -
Pearl Harbor
1941, the start of the second World War. Stalin had many secrets and some not known to this day. in 1941 Stalin's "agents" got word of a attack on Pearl Harbor, which was led to be a alternate route from attacking Communist Russia because of their oil. Japan decided to attack a naval base off the coast of Hawaii. To this day it is known as the Pearl Harbor bombing and is a national monument. (Gregory L. Freeze 336) -
Pentagon was Completed
1941 at the start of the second World War President Roosevelt declared national emergency. During the war 24,000 military personnel were scattered between 17 buildings. Communication was difficult so Roosevelt decided to make a blueprint of a military facility currently known as the Pentagon. (www.thepeoplehistory.com) -
World War II
Years into World War II, Stalin demanded help from his allies. Realizing that Germany would not be defeated by one country alone.President Roosevelt and Prim Minister Winston Churchill agreed to a limited cooperation with Stalin. On good terms Stalin agreed to help the war with Japan after Germany was defeated. (Gregory L. Freeze 321) -
Korean Wars Ended
After three ears of bloody war, North, South Korea and the U.S. and China came to a truth or armistice.In 1953 with a little help of nuclear threats by the U.S. the War soon came to a peace. Also in July after the War representatives from all of the countries go over what should be done with the thousands of prisoners on opposite borders. (www,wethepeoplehistory.com) -
Death
Joseph Stalin died in Moscow, Russia. On March 5, 1953. He died of a massive heart attack. He is known from this day as the man who saved his nation from Nazi domination. (Encyclopedia of World Biography)
