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J.Edgar Hoover Becomes Head of the FBI
In Washington, D.C., U.S., Hoover made the FBI bigger and improved its technology for fighting crime. He created a central fingerprint database and more forensic labs. Hoover also started and grew a national list of criminals, known as the FBI Index or Index List. -
Mein Kampf is Published
Mein Kampf supported the main ideas of Nazism, including extreme hatred of Jews, a belief in racial superiority, and a policy of expansion to secure more living space. -
Mein Kampf is Published
Mein Kampf supported the main ideas of Nazism, including extreme hatred of Jews, a belief in racial superiority, and a policy of expansion to secure more living space. -
Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression
The stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression as both investors and businesses lost a lot of money. -
The Dust Bowl Begins
The Dust Bowl was a major event in history because it showed the terrible effects of a natural disaster on the economy, led to many people moving away, and showed the importance of managing land better, especially in the Great Plains of the US. This happened because of a long drought and bad farming methods, causing a lot of soil to be lost in dust storms. It was a clear example of what happens when farming is not sustainable and why taking care of the environment is crucial. -
Adolf Hitler Become Chancellor of Germany
Hitler becoming chancellor on January 30, 1933, was a key moment for Germany and the world. -
CCC is Created
In 1933, Roosevelt created the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), also called the C's. This program let single men aged 18 to 25 join work programs to help improve public lands, forests, and parks across America. -
WPA is Created
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a major job program created to help unemployed Americans find work and earn money when many were jobless and had a hard time getting by. -
Olympic Games in Berlin
The 1936 Olympics in Berlin, hosted by the Nazi regime, were seen as a big chance for them to display their power to the world. Although Berlin had previously been chosen as the host city, the Nazis used this event for massive propaganda. -
Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters
The Wizard of Oz is famous for its colorful visuals, imaginative story, music, and unforgettable characters. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht was a key moment in the Nazi Germany's treatment of Jews, leading up to their plan to destroy them. -
Grapes of Wrath is Published
"The Grapes of Wrath" is an important book because it vividly shows the hardships of people moving from the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. It made the country aware of their problems and unfair treatment, serving as a critique that made people feel for them and demand change, making it a key piece of American literature. -
J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title
His win in a tough time gave hope to many who were down. After losing to Joe Louis, he fought in World War II and worked with heavy equipment at the same docks he worked at as a longshoreman. -
Germany Invades Poland
Germany's attack on Poland on September 1, 1939, is seen as the key moment that began World War II. This worldwide war lasted six years and caused a lot of damage in Europe. It was the start of a major conflict. -
The Four Freedoms Speech
When America joined the war, the "four freedoms" – speaking freely, practicing any religion, having enough, and being safe – represented the country's goals and inspired hope among tired people, knowing they were fighting for their freedom.