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Adolf Hitler was declared the chancellor of Germany on this day. He was their hope and savior from the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles. Hitler had blamed the hard Germany times on the treaty as a scapgoat to his future actions.
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This was the first of four terms that Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected. He ran against Herbert Hoover.
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Approximately three months after Hitler became the leader of Germany, he created Dachau. This was the first concentration camp. It was located 10 miles northwest of Munich.
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FDR formally recognizes the USSR with hope that there will be trade and a military ally forming.
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This was the start of what is known as the "dress rehersal" for World War 2.
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Stalin and many others joined together. They sentenced large amounts of people to death over the course of the 2 years.
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In his second election, FDR ran against Alfred Landon.
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Czechoslovakia was invaded by the Nazis on this day.
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The ending of the Spanish Civil War resulted in France ruling Spain until 1975
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Germany and Italy formed a military and political alliance known as the Axis powers.
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The Germans invaded Poland on this day. Although it didn't start the war it was one of the main sparks that triggered the war.
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The invasion of Poland sparked the following 6 year war.
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Britain declared war against Nazi Germany. This was the start of World Waar 2.
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France, along with Britain, declares war against Nazi Germany. This was a result of the invasion of Poland.
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The surrendering of France was the outcome of the invasion by Italy and Germany.
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In this battle, The Royal Air Force goes against the German Luftwaffe.
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As a result Britain wins against Germany.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected into his third term on this day after a tough battle against Wendell Willkie.
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Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union begins. This event was also known as Operation Barbarossa.
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Pearl Harbor is bombed by Japan on this morning. This sparks America's entry to the war.
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America's entering was sparked the morning before when Pearl Harbor was bombed.
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After the United States joins the war, Germany and Italy declares war on them.
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Japanese-Americans were forced into these camps as a result of the Pearl Harbor bombing.
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Here, the Japanese landed a surprise attack so they could take the island over to control the Pacific.
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After a long 4 days, the US had one of the most significant victories against Japan.
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On this day, Patton attacks Normandy Beach which is located in Northern France.
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On this day, any survivors of the internment camps were released and were returned their freedom in the US.
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Sadly after being elected for the fourth term, FDR dies in Warm Springs, Georgia.
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After FDR's sudden death, Vice President Truman was sworn in.
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The day was declared a national holiday to mark Victory in Europe Day.
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The victors, USSR and USA, were rivals which resulted in the Cold War. The Cold War lasted for the next 46 years.
