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J.Edgar Hoover Becomes Head of the FBI
J. Edgar Hoover became the head of the FBI on May 10, 1924. He based the FBI around his own meaning of discipline. As part of the FBI, Hoover had secret files that only him and his secretary, Helen W. Gandy, knew about. His secretary was told to burn the files when he died so no one could get access to the files. -
Mein Kampf is Published
Mein Kampf is written by Adolf Hitler. It was released on July 18, 1925. The meaning of the name is "My Struggle." It promoted the key factors of Nazism. It basically explains Hitler's thoughts. -
Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression
The stock market crash began in 1929. This day was known as "Black Tuesday." This event signed the beginning of the Great Depression. The stock market crash caused people to lose their money they invested in stocks, so they ran to the bank to get their money and the bank did not have it. -
The Dust Bowl Begins
One of the main causes of the dust bowl was economic depression mixed with a drought. High temperatures and agricultural practices that ended in windy weather also had to do with the cause of the dust bowl. The dust bowl had a major impact on farming families; for example, they had to leave their home/farm to try and find better work and living conditions. This event worsened the economic impact of the Great Depression. -
Franklin Roosevelt is Elected President (1st Time)
Franklin Roosevelt was elected President, the first time, in the election of 1932. He won by a landslide in the electoral and popular vote. Franklin gave fireside chats through the radio. The purpose of these chats were to let everyone know what was going on. -
Adolf Hitler Became Chancellor of Germany
Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany in 1933. He had a plan to do anyway with politics and make Germany powerful. After he became chancellor of Germany, a round of electoral winnings by the Nazi party followed. -
CCC is Created
The CCC stands for Civilian Conservation Corps. They built trails and shelters in over 800 parks. The CCC was so significant during the Great Depression time period because they provided jobs for young men who were unemployed. -
WPA is Created
WPA stands for Works Progress Administration. It was created to provide help such as: providing jobs and money to people who were unemployed. The employees built bridges, roads, buildings, parks and airports. The people made $41.57 a month. -
J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title
On June 13, 1935, J.J. Braddock won a heavyweight boxing title at the Madison Square Garden Bowl. What he used to motivate him was reflecting on his family and how poor they were at the moment. -
Olympic Games in Berlin
The olympic games in Berlin was a propaganda coup for the Nazis. It was the 10th showing of the olympic games. There were several trying to boycott the olympics. The Berlin olympics were so significant because it was an opportunity for the Nazis to present Hitler's Third Reich. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht took place on November 9, 1938 to November 10, 1938. Kristallnacht is also known as the "Night of Broken Glass." This event is when Nazis in Germany lit synagogues on fire, vandalized Jewish homes and schools, and killed almost 100 Jews. -
Grapes of Wrath is Published
The Grapes of Wrath is a novel written by John Steinbeck. The novels main purpose was to capture the lives of people who had been affected by the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. This novel inspired a change in society because of the awareness it made people look back on. -
Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters
The Wizard of Oz first premiered in movie theaters on August 25, 1939. The Wizard of Oz was first filmed at the MGM Studios in Culver City, California. Around 45 million people watched the opening broadcast of the movie. The movie was created to show how America has changed. -
Germany Invades Poland
Germany invaded Poland in 1939. They invaded Poland because they wanted to regain lost land and rule their east neighbor. This event started World War II in Europe. -
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain took place between July and December of 1940. This battle started when the Germans attacked the coastal targets. The Battle of Britain was important because it showed the courage and flexibility of the military and how they were allowed to be free. The Royal Air Force won this battle. -
The Four Freedoms Speech
Franklin Rosevelt proposed the Four Freedoms Speech in 1933. The four freedoms are from speech, worship, want, and fear. The speech was significant because it was known to improve the relationship between the U.S. and Latin American. -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor took place on December 7, 1941. It started when the Japanese launched an attack on the naval base in Pearl Harbor, HI. Over 3,000 soldiers were either killed or injured and six ships were sunken. This event was significant because it was a reason the United States was brought into World War II. -
The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a three day battle: June 4 - June7, 1942. This battle was important because it was a turning point in World War II that was in the U.S. favor. Japan had lost 4 of their aircraft carriers. In conclusion, the United States won this battle. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
During the Battle of Stalingrad, the Soviet Union forced a tragic defeat on the German Army. This battle was one of the largest, longest, and bloodiest in modern warfare. This battle was important because it was the turning point in World War II. The Soviet Union won this battle. -
Operation Torch
The operation torch was 8 days long: November 8 - November 16, 1942. The British-United States invaded the French North Africa. Operation torch was created to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union; however, it put Axis forces at risk. -
Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program
The monuments, fine arts, and archives program was created in 1943. It was created to protect monuments and cultural treasures from the destruction of World World II. There is still over 30,000 pieces of art still missing from the war. -
The Battle of Kursk
The Battle of Kursk took place in the city Kursk in Western Russia. The battle was known as the tank battle: it was the largest in history. While fighting in the battle, Russia lost around 1,500 tanks. This battle was important because it marked the final of the German's offensiveness. The Soviet Union took the victory of this battle. -
D-Day (June 6th, 1944)
On June 6, 1944, D-Day brought together air, land, and sea forces. This became the largest invasion force in history. D-Day is significant because it was the turning point for the control maintained by Nazi Germany. Every year there are ceremonies to remember this day. -
The Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was started December 16, 1944 and ended on January 25, 1945. This battle was important because it marked the last German offense on the Western front. Germany launched an attack on allied forces in Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. The allies won this battle. -
The Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima begun when United States marines invaded it on February 19, 1945. Iwo Jima served as an emergency landing site. Supposedly, this battle was planned in order to end war with Japan. This was the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history. The Americans/United States won this battle. -
The Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa was from April 1 - June 22, 1945. The battle was so important because it provided the allied forces an airbase. It was a rainy, air, land, and sea battle that lead to a big death toll on both sides. It resulted in an Allied victory. -
The Death of FDR
Franklin D. Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882 and died on April 12, 1945. He served 4 significant terms in office, as president. Franklin was sitting in his house one afternoon and complained about an awful pain in the back of his head; he suddenly fell unconscious. He died from a hemorrhagic stroke. -
The Death of Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler was born on April 20, 1889 and died on April 30, 1945. Hitler was not liked by anyone, even in his own community. Adolf died by committing suicide. He swallowed a cyanide capsule and shot himself in the head. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima took place on August 6, 1945. This event was significant because it killed thousands and thousands of people, destroyed cities, and contributed to the end of World War II. This affected the American society by changing the warfare. -
Atomic Bombing Nagasaki
Atomic Bombing Nagasaki happened on August 9, 1945. This event was significant because it reduced the destruction of life and property. This bombing took a toll on Nagasaki by killing between 129,000 and 226,000 people. -
Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival was the first annual American jazz festival. This two day event was held at the Newport Casino. There were many live music performers at the festival. There were 13,000 people that attended the festival. -
Nixon-Kennedy Debates (1st on Television)
The Nixon-Kennedy debate was the first on television. This event took place in Chicago, Illinois. This debate was the turning point of the campaign. John F. Kennedy won this debate by a small amount. -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 in Parkland Health, Dallas, Texas. One major accomplishment of President Kennedy is that he started the U.S. Space Program. He was a good leader because he had big ideas for the United States. The death of JFK feared Americans because they did not know what to do next without a president. -
The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show
The Beatles first appearance was on the Ed Sullivan Show. The show went live on February 9, 1964. They played 3 songs on the show: "All My Loving," "Till There Was You," and "She Loves You." There were 73 million people noted that watched the show. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution took place on August 7, 1964, off the coast of Vietnam. At the Gulf of Tonkin, North Vietnamese warships attacked the United States warships. This event caused the United States to be directly become involved in the Vietnam War. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Rolling Thunder began on February 24, 2965 and lasted until October 1968. This event was a bombing campaign that happened frequently. The United States air force was the one dropping bombs on North Vietnam. The United States wanted to stop Ho Chi Minh to quit his want to take over South Vietnam. -
March on the Pentagon
The March on Pentagon happened on October 21, 1967, in Washington, DC. This march was a protest against the Vietnam War. The protest involved around 100,000 people during the rally; however, there were 50,000 people that marched to the pentagon. -
Mai Lai Massacre
Mai Lai Massacre took place on March 16, 1968. This event was a horrific violence attack on unarmed people during the Vietnam War. The United States Army killed between 300-500 unarmed people. Lt. William Calley was responsible for this massacre. He was charged with six statements of murder. -
Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention
The Democratic convention was held on August 28, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. The riots were caused from anti-Vietnam war protesters. After the police tried stopped the protesters, these riots turned into bloody riots. -
Woodstock
Woodstock was a three-day music festival in Bethel, New York. It was known for its most famous 1960s rock music. Riots, deaths, and sexual assault took place at the music festival. Three people died at Woodstock. This event became a place where rights and freedom movement towards the Vietnam War. -
Chicago 8 Trial
The Chicago 8 trial took place on September 24, 1969. The Chicago 8 were eight anti-war promotors. The people consisted of Jerry Rubin, Abbie Hoffman, Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, Bobby Seale, Lee Weiner, John Froines and David Dellinger. The Chicago 8 was protesting the United States involvement in the Vietnam War. Later on, the Chicago 8 men ended up in long trials for charges. -
The Beatles Break Up
On April 10, 1970, the Beatles band broke up. They broke up because they could no longer handle the tours and they couldn't hear themselves singing over their fans. After they broke up, John and George stayed friends. Unfortunately, the Beatles were never able to reunite. -
Kent State Protest
On May 4, 1970, the Kent state protest occurred. The people were protesting the bombing of Cambodia by the United States military. The protests were about the Vietnam War. National guardsmen fired their guns and a group of anti-war protestors. They killed four students, injured eight, and paralyzed one. -
Roe vs. Wade
Roe vs. Wade took place on January 22, 1973, in Texas. Roe vs. Wade was a decision where the court ruled that the constitution needs to protect pregnant women's choose to have an abortion without restriction. This event was a demonstration of right to privacy.