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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, when he was only 29. He did this for a total of 48 years. -
Mein Kampf is Published
Mein Kampf was a book that Adolf Hitler published in 1925. This contained Hitler's future plans, beliefs, and more. -
Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression
The Stock Market Crash Began the Great Depression on what was known as Black Tuesday on October 29, 1929. -
The Dust Bowl Begins
The Dust Bowl began in 1930. This lasted for almost a decade and caused severe drought. -
Franklin Roosevelt is Elected President (1st Time)
Franklin D. Roosevelt was first elected president in November of 1933. This would be the first of 4 times. He started his term on March 4, 1933. -
Adolf Hitler Become Chancellor of Germany
Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933. The Nazis were now in power and started to control -
CCC is Created
The CCC was created on March 31, 1933. It was a work relief program for young men. -
WPA is Created
The WPA was Created on May 6, 1935. The WPA was part of the New Deal plan. It was the Works Progress Administration. -
J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title
J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title on June 13, 1935. This was against Max Baer. -
Olympic Games in Berlin
The Olympic Games in Berlin started on August 1, 1936. Hitler tried to make this event all about him when it became a Nazi showcase. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht also known as the Night of Broken Grass. This was a pogrom against Jews. -
Grapes of Wrath is Published
The Grapes of Wrath was Published on April 14, 1939. This was written by John Steinbeck. -
Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters
The Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters on August 25, 1939. It first premiered in Hollywood. -
Germany Invades Poland
Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. They did this under the power of Hitler. -
The Four Freedoms Speech
This speech was given by FDR on January 6, 1941. These gave Americans when they entered the war hope for our country.