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Adolf Hitler published Mein Kampf ("My Struggle") in two volumes in 1925 and 1926. He wrote the book while imprisoned for his failed 1923 coup attempt and used it as a platform for his political beliefs, autobiography, and future plans for Germany. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt was first elected president on November 8, 1932, defeating incumbent Herbert Hoover in a landslide victory. His election took place during the Great Depression, and he promised a "New Deal" to provide relief, recovery, and reform. Key events in his first term included a massive legislative push during his "first 100 days" and the use of his "Fireside Chats" on radio to communicate with the public -
The Dust Bowl began in 1930 due to a severe drought that coincided with poor farming practices, which led to massive dust storms. The combination of a lack of rainfall, the removal of natural topsoil through over-farming, and high winds resulted in huge dust storms, known as black blizzards, that swept across the Great Plains. These storms killed crops and livestock, made living conditions unbearable, and forced millions of people to migrate, primarily to California