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Hitler Becomes Leader of Germany
In 1932, Hidenburg, leader of Germany before Hitler, was re-elected as president but had lost a big portion of his support to the Nazi Party. To get back in touch with them, he appointed Hitler to chancellor of Germany and promised to restrain Hitler's worst tendencies and that a majority of the Cabinet would go to non-Nazis. Before Hidenburg died, Hitler convinced him to sign a decree suspending individual and civil liberties. After the death in 1934, Hitler was elected President. -
Hitler Becomes President Continued
The reason I picked this event during World War II because it had a huge impact on the war. this was a main factor in why the war was started and was carried on. -
What Identified People as Jewish Continued
I chose this event because I think that no matter what religion you believe in or practice, one should be able to believe in any religion you wish to. -
What Identified People as Jewish
In 1935, the laws for Jewish people were enforced further. It didn't matter if you thought of yourself as a "Jew" or not. If anyone had three or four Jewish grandparents, whether you believed in the religion or were against it, you were a Jew. Even if grandparents converted to Christianity, they were still defined as Jews. Some Germans that practiced Judaism or had not in years were a target for the Nazi's. -
The Rape Of Nanking
In 1937 the Japanese Army forces murdered hundreds of thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians in the city of Nanking. As many as 20,000 to 80,000 women were sexually assaulted. The capital was left in ruins and took decades for the city and the people to recover from the horrific attacks. I picked this event because it shows how cruel and inhuman humans can treat other people. -
The German Air Raid on the British Isles
In the summer and fall of 1940, German and British air forces fought in the sky over the United Kingdom. It was significant a turning point for World War II and ended when Germany's Luftwaffe wasn't able to gain the advantage over Royal Air force. On September 7th, the first attack on London was a success. The second, however, was a complete fail. British fighters showed up in large numbers and shot many Germans down. Hitler then postponed the attack on the British Isles and the battle ended. -
The German Air Raid on the British Isles Continued
This event was, in my opinion, a very big turning point in the war. It showed that even though Hitler was followed by many and had many fighting along beside him, he was still defeated by Britain that stood alone. -
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Ella Fitzgerald
Born on April 25, 1917 in Newport News, Virginia. Ella had a troubled childhood and lived with her Aunt after her mother died in 1932. She started skipping school and soon was living on the streets by 1934. She entered an amateur contest at the Apollo Theater and won by wowing the audience by her singing. She met a band leader and drummer of a band and joined. Not too long after that, she was in her first movie, Ride Em Cowboy. I chose Ella because I was very interested in how she became famous. -
The Invetion of the Slinky
Invented by Richard T. James. Graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in mechanical engineering. Worked at William Cramp & Sons building tools for submarines and ships. He hit an overhead shelf and a spring fell from a desk, down a stack of books, and onto the floor. He worked on it for a year during his free time using a steel wire of .0575. Sold more than 100 million in the first 2 years of production, selling at $1.00. I picked this because I had one when I was younger. -
Anne Frank
She was born on June 12, 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany and lived in Amsterdam during WW2. Her family, mother, father, and older sister, were considered upper middle class. When the segregation of Jewish people started, they had to wear a yellow star of David and Anne and her sister were put in a segregated school. The family went into hiding for 2 years and Anne wrote about her experiences. She was 15 when the family was taken and she died of typhus. I chose this because she was a very strong girl. -
Bing Crosby
He was born Harry Lillis Crosby, Jr in Tacoma Washington. His mother was Cathrine Helen "Kate" Harrigan, father Harry Lowe Crosby, and was the fourth of seven children. He studied Law at Gonzanga University in Spokane but was more interested in singing with a local band. He was a singer and an actor. He won the best actor Oscar for playing an easygoing Priest in "Going my Way" in 1945. He died at age 74 playing golf in Spain. I chose him because I like the movie his movie "White Christmas." -
The King Cole Trio
They started in Los Angeles with Oscar Moore on guitar, Wesley Price om double bass, and Nat on piano and leader on the trio. They played at many bars before getting a gig on the Long Beach Pile making $90 a week, $1,537 now.They recorded many radio transcriptions and their first broadcast was with NBC's Blue Network. They performed twice on CBS Radio's variety show, The Orson Welles Almanac. I chose this topic because I like Nat King Cole but wasn't able to do him due to the year restrictions. -
