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Empire State building Completed
At the time of its completion, the empire state building was the tallest in the world. it stands 1250 ft tall. -
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The Dust Bowl
The dust bowl was a period of drought in the 1930's. It was named for the blizzard-like dust storms. -
Al Capone Imprisoned
Al Capone was imprisoned for tax evasion. Despite the public knowledge that he was in charge of murders, no one could or would sentence him for it. He got 11 yrs and an 80,000 dollar fine. He did not return to the gangster life because prohibition was ended. -
Amelia Earhart solo's the atlantic
She was the first woman to solo the Atlantic in an airplane. She also set several speed records in an airplane -
Alcatraz Becomes a federal Prison
It was one of the highest security prisons in the world. It was shut down in 1963 because of operating costs. -
Huey Long Assassinated
Huey Long was the only Republican who stood a chance of beating FDR in the election. World war 2 eventually changed the economy. -
Hoover dam complete
The hoover dam was hoovers attempt to change the Depression. Today, it provides electricity for many Americans and also backs up the largest reservoir in the US -
Hitler Annexes Austria
It was the first step in Hitlers plan to take over Europe to feed his people. -
World War 2 Begins
Germany attacked Poland who was backed by Great Britain and France. The fighting in Europe had officially begun. -
Hitler Becomes Chancellor of germany
Hitler and the Nazi parties rise to power brought about world war 2. Unfortunately, Hitler was one of the best speakers of his time.
