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Birth of Hitler
On April 20th, 1889 in Braunau, Austria a boy named Adolf Hiler was born. Little did Alois and Klara know their son was would grow up to become one of the most evil leaders of all time. Although by the end of his life Hitler may have been living in luxurious places as the Fuhrer of Germany, he was born into the middle class. Hitler was not the 1st child of his parents but the 4th of 7 children.Only 4 siblings lived through infancy, only four lived.
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Invention of the Air Conditioner
Willis Carrier whose last name is held up to by a current day air conditioning company was the inventor of the air conditioner. Originally made to keep the humidity level in his workplace lower the system was made up of a series of coils cooled by water and the air passed through creating cold air. To this day the machine is still used in many homes around the world. http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2011/07/a_history_of_air_conditioning.html -
Hitler Drops Out
After Hitler dropped out of high school at sixteen his time was spent wandering about the streets of Linz, Austria. He would spend his time going to museums and watching operas. Hitler's dream was to grow to be and artist, this he would not succeed. Adolf would describe these years of freedom as the best time in his life. His friend August Kubizek who seemed to be the only friend he had would end up being the person Hitler spent most of his time with.
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The Ford Model-T
Invented by Henry Ford the assembly line car was at a cost of $850 when it first hit the streets. Making up about 40% of all cars sold in America at the time. Its popularity came from the factor of it being profitable and practical for the average person.The car would become the basis of many automobile to come.
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WWI
After moving to Munich, Germany avoiding arrest in Austria for not paying military service in May of 1913. Hitler had been making a living off his artwork, but then came his opportunity to join the German Army. He was portrayed as a brave soldier eventually reaching the rank of Corporal in the army. In his time serving the army Hitler was awarded two medals and had been wounded twice. In 1918 his second time being wounded would send him home. www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007431# -
Hitler Joins The German Workers Party
In 1919 Hitler would end up leaving the army and joining The German Workers Party. This was a small political group formed in Munich, Germany. Hitler would end up being the seventh member of the party and help his power rise. Hitler found out about this political group after being sent to investigate one of their meetings in 1919.Hitler forcefully spoke out against one of the statements and that helped him be noticed by the members of the party.
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The World's First Radio Station
In Pittsburgh in November of 1920 KDKA or the first commercial radio station ever was aired. The broadcast on the radio was telling the results of the Harding-Cox presidential election.The Station then began to play music after the success of the election broadcast. This Station also helped with the influence of 8 more stations by the end of 1921 in the US.
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Hitler is Sent To Prison
On April 1, 1924, Hitler was sent to prison in the Landsberg jail. Hitler and his Nazi's launched the "Beer Hall Putsch" which was their first attempt at seizing the German government. They were not successful and Hitler was arrested and sent to prison. His sentence was five years for high treason. After 9 months the Nazi Party forced his release. Hitler would soon after make his rise to power.
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Walt Disney Creates His First Cartoon
The Walt Disney we all know today that was the creator of many things that still make children happy to this day wasn't famous from the start. He started working with Universal studios and made his first character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. The character had a resemblance to Micky Mouse and even helped with the creation of that character who today is another piece of Walt's lgacy.
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The Great Depression
Over this 10 year period was the greatest downturn in economic history. In October of 1929 the stock market would crash and leave millions of people in debt and poor. From this point on Industries would go out of business leaving at its lowest point some 15 million Americans unemployed. Also the event left nearly half the banks in failure. www.history.com The Great Depression -
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Hitler Reforms Germany
During Hitler's time in power he changed Germany for the better and worse. Hitler made social, political, and economical reforms to Germany including things like putting more Nazis i n higher power in the government, this also helped him keep his power because most wouldn't challenge his authority. But on the other hand Hitler made social reforms like the prosecution of Jews and other races that he considered to be "not perfect."
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Hitler Becomes the Chancellor of the Nazi Party
At first Hitler intimidated the Fuehrer of Germany, Hindenburg leaving him to put another man as chancellor named General Schleicher.Kurt would try to steal Hitlers popularity by dissident of the Nazi Party. Hitler's fame in Germany was too much for Kurt's plan and made the side forces of Germany more urged to put Hitler in power. Eventually Hindenburg was convinced by the DNVP and Hitler was named Chancellor.
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Trampoline
Invented by George Nissen whom as a 16 year old in 1930 was fascinated by trapeze artist. These performers mad him think what if they could keep bouncing while doing they're tricks.So along with his gymnastics coach in his own garage they put a cnvas sheet over metal bars to create the trampoline.A device that today is used all over in sports and as a toy like figure.
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The Death of Hindenburg
In August of 1934 Paul von Hindenburg died of a lung cancer, President of Germany. Leaving Germany with the decision to make Chancellor Adolf Hitler president. After being given the title Hitler would name himself Fuehrer, or for better terms an absolute dictator of Germany. With no laws or restrictions on his power Hitler would now begin his reign of terror and reforms on Germany.
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WWII
During this time Hitler was taking his power too far and beginning to make an attempt of making Nazi Germany the strongest and largest power in the world. Hitler was successful in his action for a long time conquering most of Europe. It seemed his plan of total dominance was going to work until the Allied forces stepped in to stop him. The Allied powers proved to be too strong for Hitler and his Nazis, eventually pushing their way into Germany to defeat the Nazis and win the war.
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Hitler's Death
On this date Hitler was being overwhelmed by the allied forces and to him there was nothing left to do but take his own life. Hitler would commit suicide leaving his country and army to suffer. To this day Adolf Hitler is know as one of the worst people to ever live. Aside from the mark he left on Jewish people he tortured. Hitler could also be considered one of the greatest leaders of all time after seeing his rise to power and overall effect on Germany.
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