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On May 10th, 1924 J.Edgar Hoover became the head of the F.B.I.
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Mein Kampf was an autobiography written by Adolf Hitler. In this book, he explains his beliefs and ideas for Germany's future.
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The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was created on March 31st, 1933. The CCC was a work relief program formed by the government.
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The stock market began to crash on October 24, 1929. The market opened 11% lower that day than the previous.
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The Dust Bowl was a big cloud of dust that was caused by wind, drought, and poor agricultural practices.
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Roosevelt won against his opponent Herbert Hoover (R) in 1932
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Adolf Hitler was officially elected Chancler of Germany on January 30th, 1933.
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Germany invaded Poland on September 1st, 1939.
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James Braddock won the heavyweight boxing title in 1935.
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WPA, Works Progress Administration, was created by FDR as another form of remedy to try to ease the country out of the depression.
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The 1936 Olympics were held in Berlin, Germany. The Naziparty used this event as some form of propaganda.
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The Four Freedoms Speech was a speech given by Franklin D. Roosevelt. He speaks of how we as Americans should be free of speech, worship, want, and fear.
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Grapes of Wrath was published on April 14, 1939. Written by John Steinbeck.
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Kristallnacht, also known as the night of broken glass, was a night full of attacks on the Jewish people. They burned buildings, arrested victims, killed over 91 people, etc.
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The Wizzard of Oz first premiered on August 25, 1939.