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J. Edgar Hoover Becomes Head of the FBI
J. Edgar Hoover was considered one of the most dangerous people, as far as information. He knew many secrets of important public fgures. -
Mein Kampf is Published
Meaning "My Struggle," Hitler wrote this book while in prison. It detailed his hate for non-Aryan people. -
Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression
Also known as Black Tuesday, a large portion of Americans lost their money through the stock market. -
The Dust Bowl Begins
The Dust Bowl was a massive environmental disaster where dust and dirt were caught in the wind and tore through the midwest and East coast. -
Adolf Hitler Becomes Chancellor of Germany
Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor by Paul von Hindenburg -
Franklin Roosevelt is Elected President (1st Time)
FDR was thought to have brought America out of the Great Depression. -
CCC is Created
The Civilian Conservation Corps put Americans to work on nature preservation. -
WPA is Created
The Works Progress Administration gave Americans the ability to work on public works projects. -
J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title
Braddock fought against Max Baer and wins the Heavyweight Boxing title. -
Olympic Games in Berlin
The Olympic Games were held in Nazi Germany. Many countries chose not to attend. -
Kristallnacht
Also called the Night of Broken Glass, Nazis raided Jewish-owned businesses and homes. -
Grapes of Wrath is Published
John Steinbeck published a novel detailing the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. -
Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters
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Germany Invades Poland
Germany invaded Poland, which started WWII -
The Four Freedoms Speech
FDR gave a speech that said that all Americans are entitled to Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear.