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J.Edgar Hoover Becomes Head of the FBI
J. Edgar Hoover became the first director of the FBI at the age of 29. He was appointed by Attorney General Harlan F. Stone. Hoover was tasked with modernizing the FBI. He remained in charge for over 48 years. -
Mein Kampf is Published
Mein Kampf was a book written by Adolf Hitler. The book was published in two volumes. The book includes Hitler's ideologies and views. Initially, the book had limited sales, but over time the book gained traction in Germany. -
Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression
The Stock Market Crash, also known as Black Tuesday took place at the New York Stock Exchange. Because people were investing in businesses with credit, billions of dollars were lost. This stock market crash led to the Great Depression, unemployment, and instability. -
Adolf Hitler Become Chancellor of Germany
Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany after the Nazi Party gained popularity, Hitler was appointed through political backroom deals with conservative elites. -
Franklin Roosevelt is Elected President (1st Time)
Franklin Roosevelt was elected during a very significant time in economic history because of the Great Depression. He promised the "New Deal" to provide relief from the Great Depression. Roosevelt won by a landslide with 42 states and 57.4% of the popular vote. -
CCC is Created
The Civilian Conservation Corps was created as part of FDR's New Deal to combat the Great Depression. The CCC employed young men in public works projects such as national park construction and soil conservation. -
WPA is Created
The Works Project Administration was created as part of FDR's New Deal. The WPA was designed to provide jobs for the unemployed during the Great Depression. The WPA funded large public works projects such as building roads and schools. -
The Dust Bowl Begins
The Dust Bowl began in the 1930s, during the start of the Great Depression. It was an effect of drought, poor farming, and wind, and dust storms raged over the heart of the United States. -
J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title
J.J. Braddock won the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship after defeating Max Baer in a stunning upset. Braddock had been a struggling, unknown boxer and became a symbol of hope during the Great Depression. -
Olympic Games in Berlin
The 1936 Berlin Olympics were used by Nazi Germany to promote their beliefs of Aryan superiority. African American, Jesse Owens, won four gold medals, defying Hitler's racist theories. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, was a state-sponsored pogrom against Jews in Nazi Germany. Mobs attacked Jewish businesses, homes, and synagogues. The violence resulted in the deaths of 91 Jews and the arrests of thousands more. -
Grapes of Wrath is Published
The Grapes of Wrath was written by John Steinbeck. The novel tells the story of a family's struggle during the Great Depression as they flee the Dust Bowl in Oklahoma. This novel highlights social injustice and poverty. -
Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters
The Wizard of Oz was directed by Victor Fleming and became an iconic film because of the use of Technicolor and memorable characters. The movie was based on the book by L. Frank Baum. -
Germany Invades Poland
Germany invaded Poland, marking the beginning of World War II. The invasion was carried out under Hitler's Blitzkrieg strategy. This invasion was a violation of international agreements. -
The Four Freedoms Speech
President FDR delivered his Four Freedoms Speech on January 6, 1941. He outlined four essential human freedoms that should be protected. These freedoms were: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.