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Novel Act 1938
The Naval Act of 1938 also known as the Second Vinson Act becomes law during May of 1938. The law stated that the United States Navy would increase its size and strength by 20 percent. -
German troops invade Austria
During March of 1938 Nazi Germany forcibly annexed neighboring Austria when German troops invaded the country in what was known as "Anschluss" or the union of the two countries. -
Helen Baker Dairy Entry
Americans living in Vienna when Germany annexed Austria in March 1938, Helen and Ross Baker documented what they saw through letters, a diary, and film. Ross was studying at the University of Vienna. In her diary for March 14, Helen describes what she witnessed as Hitler entered the city. -
Evian Coference
From July 6–15, 1938, delegates from 32 countries and representatives from refugee aid organizations attend the Evian Conference in Evian, France. -
Treaty of Munich
signed by Hitler, Mussolini, Daladier and Chamberlain, forces Czechoslovakia to give territory to Germany -
Rod Laver
Why Famous: He is the only tennis player to have won the Grand Slam twice (1962 and 1969) and holds the all-time male records of 22 singles titles in a season. -
War of Worlds
The War of the Worlds was a radio adaption of the H.G. Wells' novel of the same name. It was directed by future film genius Orson Welles for the Mercury Theatre on the Air radio show on October 30th of 1938. -
Nazi Germany Escalation
While Germany had already been increasingly War-like and anti-semitic since Hittler had taken over the country -
First Kinder transport arrives in great Britian
From July 6–15, 1938, delegates from 32 countries and representatives from refugee aid organizations attend the Evian Conference in Evian, France. -
Man Of The Year
Hitler was named Man of the Year in 1938, on the eve of World War II. Stalin claimed the title twice: 1939 and 1942