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Hitlers Birth
On April 20th, 1889 Adolf Hitler was Born in the Austrian town Braunau am Inn. Hitler was the 4th child of Alois and Klara. Alois his father was an Austrian civil servant, and his mother Klara was an Austrian Politician. This event is significant because it is the birth of one of the most infamous radical people ever to walk the earth. Hitler would go on to found the Nazi party, and reign terror over Europe. Source: (Stewart 14) -
The Titanic Sinks (Additional entry)
In 1912 the U.S.S. Titanic left its final stop in Ireland then proceeded to the United States. On the way crew members wanted to make head lines and pushed the boats speed, this would ultimately decide the fate of the boat. On April 14th, 1912 the ship rammed into an iceberg, resulting in the boat to fill with water and sink by the morning of April 15th. Nearly 2,000 people died. Source: (Gron 678) -
Hitler in World War I
Upon the out-break of the World War in 1914, Hitler saw it as a way to have a purpose in life so the 26 year old enlisted. He was the rank of corporal and he served as a dispatch runner in 47 battles.He was a brave solider and preformed dangerous jobs. Hitlers Platoon was gassed towards the end of the war, Hitler got his mask on just in time and survived. This is important because the loss of the war grew Hitlers nationalism, He remarked "I could sit there no longer!" Source: (Stewart 29) -
Woman Suffrage's first push (Additional entry)
In 1917, leaders of the Woman activist movement sent a bill to president Woodrow Wilson. The bill called for equal woman rights in voting and politics. The U.S. senate ultimately rejected the bill but the seeds of Woman rights had been planted. Source: (Gron 680) -
Soviet Union is Formed (Additional entry)
In 1917 the Russian government is overthrown by the Bolshevik revolution and their leader Vladimir Lenin. The Romanov dynasty came to an end and Russia was transformed to a communist country, the first to ever form Source: (Gron 680) -
The Chicago "Black Sox" (Additional Entry)
In the 1919 World Series the Chicago White Sox blew the series to the Cincinnati Reds. Heavily favored in the series gamblers payed the team off to lose, they ultimately did, even though "Shoeless" Joe Jackson nearly single-handedly won them the series. The scandal was busted and the team was nicknamed the "Black Sox". Source: (Gron 683) -
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Seeds of the Reich
Anton Drexler was the first to see the young Hitlers potential at one of Hitlers public speeches in 1919. He shared Hitlers hatred of Communism and Jews. Hitler and Drexler came up with 25 amendments for the German government. By 1923 the Nazi party boasted 150,000 members, Hitler was thrown in jail due to this, he was arrested with attempt to rebel, he did manage to form a Government while in jail. This is important because although in jail the Third Reich had already formed. (Stewart 41) -
Babe Ruth Traded! (Additional Entry)
On the 5th of January 1919, Red Sox Pitcher/Slugger Babe Ruth was traded to the New York Yankees for the sum of $125,000. The move started the Curse of the Bambino in Boston, and launched the most successful franchise in all of sports. The move did save the franchise from folding but Boston when into a deep sleep, and dint reach another world series until 1947. -
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Mein Kampf
In 1925 Hitler out of jail published Mein Kampf. The book is said to be hard to read and disorganized, but its impact was immense. In the story Jews are constantly brought up. Then later in 1928, The second edition of Mein Kampf was published. In the book Hitler wrote "In 1923 the NADAP was dissolved, today its stronger than ever!" This is an important event because the book rebounded the Nazi Party and increased Hitler power immensely. Source: (Azer 44) -
U.S. Stock Collapse (Additional Entry
In 1929 the U.S. stock market crashed. The day would later become known as "Black Tuesday". United States securities lost nearly 26 billion dollars. The crash was and up till the crash of 2008 the most devastating in U.S. history. Source: (Gron 700) -
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Birth of the Reich
In 1932 with regained support from the novel Hitler rebuilt the Nazi party. Hitler then went on to visit acting leader of Germany Paul von Hindenburg to ask him for chancellor power, although declined Hitler gained business support leaving Hindenburg no choice, he put Hitler in power or to save the country's economy. This event is important because the novel rebounded the Nazi party and finally brought Hitler to power in 1933. The Reich was in power and Hitler was finally Legit. Source(Azer 47) -
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The New Government Under Hitler
Upon Hitler seizure of power in 1933 his first main action was in 1937 when he developed the theory of Arianism, The Government stressed German recovery, and spread Pan-Germanian ideas. In 1939 before Hitlers Blitzkrieg launch Hitler signed the Steele pact with Mussolini in Italy, and the Non-aggression act with the Soviet Union. These ensured Nazi Germany allies if war broke out in Europe. This was important because the allies allowed Hitler to begin his Conquest in Europe. Source:(Giblin 132) -
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The Handling of Jews by the NSADAP
In 1939 Hitler introduced "The Final Solution" this idea put restrictive measures on Jews in Europe. In 1940 Hitler forbid Jews to reside anywhere but the Ghettos. By 1941 the execution system was set up and in 1942 concentration camps were being run. With defeat near Hitler ordered death of all remaining Jews in the camps. This is important because Hitlers attempt to crush Jews was nearly successful, and he was responsible for the deaths of 6 million Jews. Source:(Poliakov 11-78) -
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Hitler sparks a World War
In 1939 Hitler launched his Blitzkrieg attack, in an attempt to conquer all of Europe for Germany. After Hitler took Poland, Britain and France declared war on Germany, the second world war was sparked. Hitler continued domination by taking Norway and Denmark in 1940, then later Belgium and Holland. Hitler cautious to not get the U.S. involved slowed his attack in 1941, until Japan forced America's hand forcing them to join. This is important because Hitler launched a war! (Giblin 101-) -
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Hitlers Biggest Mistake
With power up for grabs and Europe unstable Hitler order the invasion of the Soviet Union. The attacked was delayed due to Greeks attacking Italy, finally Hitler was ready in 1942, nearly one million German soldiers marched into Russia. Hitler's army was not ready for the climate of Russia, or the Landscape,Russians defended their country at Stalingrad Forcing Hitler to retreat. This is important because Hitler lost 200,000 soldiers with 700,000 wounded, delaying future attacks. (Gablin 130) -
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Hitlers Death and the end of the War
After a failed invasion of Russia, and England Hitler saw the end near. In 1944 the D-Day attacks were successful and defeat wass eminent. The Soviets pushing in the North And Allies in the south, Hitler hunkered down in Berlin, Germany. He ordered the death of all Jews and on April 30th 1945 Hitler committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. The war was over. This was important because one of the worst Humans to walk the earth was finally gone with his radical party. (Harris 122)
