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J.Edgar Hoover Becomes Head of the FBI
On May 10th, 1924 J.Edgar Hoover became the head of the F.B.I. -
Mein Kampf is Published
Mein Kampf was an autobiography written by Adolf Hitler. In this book, he explains his beliefs and ideas for Germany's future. -
CCC is Created
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was created on March 31st, 1933. The CCC was a work relief program formed by the government. -
Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression
The stock market began to crash on October 24, 1929. The market opened 11% lower that day than the previous. -
The Dust Bowl
The Dust Bowl was a big cloud of dust that was caused by wind, drought, and poor agricultural practices. -
Franklin Roosevelt is Elected President (1st Time)
Roosevelt won against his opponent Herbert Hoover (R) in 1932 -
Adolf Hitler Becomes Chancellor of Germany
Adolf Hitler was officially elected Chancler of Germany on January 30th, 1933. -
Germany Invades Poland
Germany invaded Poland on September 1st, 1939. -
J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title
James Braddock won the heavyweight boxing title in 1935. -
WPA is Created
WPA, Works Progress Administration, was created by FDR as another form of remedy to try to ease the country out of the depression. -
1936 Olympic Games in Berlin
The 1936 Olympics were held in Berlin, Germany. The Naziparty used this event as some form of propaganda. -
The Four Freedoms Speech
The Four Freedoms Speech was a speech given by Franklin D. Roosevelt. He speaks of how we as Americans should be free of speech, worship, want, and fear. -
Grapes of Wrath is Published
Grapes of Wrath was published on April 14, 1939. Written by John Steinbeck. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht, also known as the night of broken glass, was a night full of attacks on the Jewish people. They burned buildings, arrested victims, killed over 91 people, etc. -
Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters
The Wizzard of Oz first premiered on August 25, 1939.