The Great Depression

J.Edgar Hoover Becomes Head of the FBI

May 10, 1924

he was in charge of the FBI for 48 years tenure in power, during which time he personally shaped American criminal justice in the 20th century.

Mein Kampf is Published

Jul 18, 1925

Volume One of Adolf Hitler's philosophical autobiography Mein Kampf, is published. Mein Kampf was a blue print of Adolf Hitlers agenda for the Third Reich. It was a clear exposition of the nightmare that will eventually envelope in Europe from 1939 to 1945.

Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression

Oct 24, 1929

The stock market crash was known as "Black Thursday" when it happened almost 30% lost their jobs. The great depression was a global encomic crash.

Adolf Hitler Become Chancellor of Germany

Jan 30, 1932

The Nazi party needed everyone to make an agreement, which they needed more power which aliened themselves. Bismarck and Hinderburg came together and made Adolf the chancellor so they can use him and control him to make the decisions, the Hitler came in control.

Franklin Roosevelt is Elected President (1st Time)

Mar 4, 1933

Rosevelt went against Hoover during his first election, he won by a landslide, he had 42 states or more on his side. His election was based on a platform of victory, peace and prosperity

CCC is Created

Apr 5, 1933

Roosevelt establish the CCC, which was part of his new deal legislation. During the Great Depression by putting thousands of young men to work.

The Dust Bowl Begins

Apr 14, 1935

This day is known as "black Sunday". Poor agricultural practices and the resulting wind erosion, caused high winds and kicked up clouds. Million of tons of dirt and dust so dense and dark, some people thought the world was going to end.

WPA is Created

May 6, 1935

Rosevelt made the WPA during the great depression, this was one of his new deals to help lift the country by reforming finical system.

J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title

Jun 13, 1935

at Madison Square Garden Bowl, Braddock won the Heavyweight Championship of the World, he had 51 wins.

Olympic Games in Berlin

Aug 1, 1936

The summer olympic games opened in Berlin, athletes and spectators from other countries around the world to come. The Olympic games were a propaganda success for the nazi party.

Kristallnacht

Nov 9, 1938

Nazis torched synagogues and vandalized jews homes, schools and killed close to 100 or more jews. After the incident german jews conditions grew worse

Grapes of Wrath is Published

Apr 14, 1939

This book shows how harsh the Great Depression and shows the struggle of migrant farm workers.

Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters

Aug 25, 1939

This movie becomes one of the best movies in the united states, it premiered in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

Germany Invades Poland

Sep 1, 1939

Germany invades Poland during WII in Europe.

The Four Freedoms Speech

Jan 6, 1941

The four freedoms speech which went for everyone in the world, he thought everyone should enjoy freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want.