The Great Depression Timeline

  • J.Edgar Hoover Becomes Head of the FBI

    J.Edgar Hoover Becomes Head of the FBI
    J.Edgar Hoover became head of the FBI after being appointed by General Harlan Fiske Stone
  • Mein Kampf is Published

    Mein Kampf is Published
    This book was an autobiography of Hitler's political beliefs during his time in jail.
  • Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression

    Stock Market Crash Begins Great Depression
    The Stock Market crash would lead to tough times for the U.S.
  • The Dust Bowl Begins

    The Dust Bowl Begins
    The Dust Bowl was a storm caused by farmers' poor farming practices at the time.
  • Franklin Roosevelt is Elected President (1st Time)

    Franklin Roosevelt is Elected President (1st Time)
    Franklin Roosevelt beat Herbert Hoover in this election.
  • Adolf Hitler Become Chancellor of Germany

    Adolf Hitler Become Chancellor of Germany
    Following a series of electoral votes, Hitler becomes the Chancellor of Germany.
  • CCC is Created

    CCC is Created
    The CCC was an organization made by FDR as a part of his New Deal idea.
  • WPA is Created

    WPA is Created
    This was another organization formed by FDR that helped with unemployment.
  • J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title

    J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title
    J. J. Braddock beat Max Baer after going 15 rounds with him
  • Olympic Games in Berlin

    Olympic Games in Berlin
    The Olympics was held in Berlin due to the tense political atmosphere.
  • Kristallnacht

    Kristallnacht
    Kristallnacht was a search by the Nazi Party that hunted down Jews.
  • Grapes of Wrath is Published

    Grapes of Wrath is Published
    Grapes of Wrath was written by John Steinbeck and discussed the topics of communists.
  • Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters

    Wizard of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters
    This movie was the first movie to have color.
  • Germany Invades Poland

    Germany Invades Poland
    Hitler invaded Poland months after establishing peace with Great Britain which eventually would lead to WWII.
  • The Four Freedoms Speech

    The Four Freedoms Speech
    The Four Freedoms was an article written and spoken by FDR.