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Calvin Coolidge Death
Calvin was the 30th president of the United States, he also served two terms. Coolidge died of a heart attack at the age of 60 on January 5th 1933. The death took place in his home in Northhampton, Massachusetts. I chose this topic because he was one of our former presidents of the United States. -
King Kong: The Disaster Film
The King Kong Disaster film was produced by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack. Some of the main stars of the movie were, Fay Wray a female actress, Robert Armstrong and Merian C. Cooper. I picked this topic because it was one of the first movies to ever come out. -
FDR Dedicates Boulder Dam
FDR dedicates and renames Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam. The dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, and on the border of Nevada and Arizona. Its construction was the result of a massive effort involving thousands of workers. -
Frank Sinatra and the Harry James Band
Frank Sinatra signed a 2 year contract to be Harry James leading vocalist. They also recorded ten songs together. Among all the songs they had created there was one special song called " All Or Nothing At All." At first it only sold 8,500 records, but when it released in Columbia it sold for more than one million in a short time. I chose this topic because I feel that during the 1930's music was important and one of the most amazing vocalists was Frank Sinatra. -
Japan Invades China
Skirmishing between Japanese and Chinese troops on the frontier to what became known as Marco Polo Bridge accident. This violence sparked the second Sino-Japanese War. China received aid from Germany, until Hitler decided to make an alliance with Japan. Japan captured all key Chinese Parts. -
The 8th Air Force
The base was activated as a heavy bomber force and it was based in England. Its b-17 flying fortresses are capable of sustaining heavy damage while continuing to fly, and its b-24 liberators (long-range Bombers) became famous for their precision bombing raids. Commanded by General Newton Longfellow the 8th air force was amazingly effective. http://www.taphilo.com/history/8thaf/ -
Brazil Declares war on Germany Italy and Japan
Brazil was neutral throughout the began of the war being friends with Germany and Great Britain. That changed when Brazil agreed to let the US build Air bases throughout Brazil. For this price the US could now support Aerial runs in North Africa. Brazilians joined the war to improve their military. http://www.nww2m.com/2012/08/brazil-joins-up/ -
First Bombing Raid by Americans on Germany
64 Planes participated in the raid on Germany. Only 53 reached their target and managed to shoot down 22 German planes in a aerial battle. They lost a total of only 3 planes, while targeting the Wilhelmshaven Port. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/americans-bomb-germans-for-first-time -
Battle of Kursk
The battle of Kursk was between Germany and Soviet forces near Kursk. The German offensive was code-named Operation Citadel, led to one of the most amoured events in history. Germanys extensive loss of men and tanks made Russia victorious. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kursk -
Battle of Tarawa
The battle of Tarawa took place at the Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands. First American offensive in the critical central pacific region. 4,500 Japanese defenders were well supplied and well prepared and they fought till the last man against the US. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Tarawa -
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