Swastika over Paris signals Nazi conquest gloom
A dramatic description depicts the Nazi swastika over crushed Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the background as invasion proceeds across Europe. The timeline shows Soviet Finnish battles, British and French retreats, Dunkirk, and Germany's advance across Norway and France as Allied defenses falter.
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Paris
Eiffel Tower
British and Axis World War II Chronology Highlights
A chronological list of events from September to 20 Nazis aggression in Europe and Africa. Highlights include British bombings of Berlin and London, Italian and Greek battles in Africa and the Balkans, naval actions near Taranto and Greece, Hungary joining the axis, and notable changes in leadership and diplomacy across Britain Italy Germany and Norway.
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Mannerheim Line
Sumner Welles
Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Sweden
Norwegian
Chamberlain
Reich
Channel
Rumania
Vichy
Berlin
Alexandria
Mediterranean
England
Churchill
Gibraltar
Hitler
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Moscow
Theoviet Union
Serence
Daladier
Sepekte Sisten Soni Lana
Mravel
Zeila
Gulf of Aden
Air Biitswieg
Egypt
Biltzkrieg
Reichstag Building
Buckingham Palace
London
Msea
Ypt
Dakar
Haakon
Japan
Alance
Krupp
Neville Chamberlain
Duce
Romania
Burma
Greece
Hinev
Carol
Agaia
Spain
Taranto
Coventry
Birmingham
Hungary
Albania
Liverpool
Turkey
Koritza
Atantic
Bulgaria
Bristol
Southampton
Reeks
Ireland
Ionian Sea
U. S
Porto Edda
Cuba
Areyrokastron
Bordeaux
Egyptian
Sidi Barrani
Petain
Laval
Flandin
Bardia
Libya
Fepariad
Ania
Peacetime draft and defense moves dominate early year
The record outlines Humble steps in 1940-41 including Stimson unveiling the first peacetime draft capsule, congressional tax and defense budget actions, cabinet appointments, and shifts in foreign policy. It notes Smith's Supreme Court move, Murphy and Cromwell senate confirmations, and escalating defense and neutrality measures as the nation readies for global conflict.
Congress Passes Excess Profits Tax Bill Amid War Orders
A wartime record shows Congress approving an excess profits tax while Navy orders 27 591 fleet and marine reservists depart. State Department urges Americans to leave the Orient as British and U S aid to Britain expands. Draft figures climb past 16 million registered. Britain and U S finance talks continue.
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Byrd
House
Queen Elizabeth
New York
Remator Arms Co
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Iyers
Georgia
Britain
Senate
Hull
James H. R. Cromwell
Canada
Toronto
Germany
Peete
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NLRB
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Harry Bridges
Treasury
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James W. Martin
Massachusetts
Reublican National Committee
Snate
Henry L. Stimson
Hatch
Col
Frank Knox
Long
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National Guard
Hatichal Guard
U. S. Army
Great Britain
Japan
Indo-China
Navy
Mia Sdars
Cea
Bankhead
Mare de Katan
Marc de ‘Tristan
Hillsboro
Calites
Per
Restornia Hills
al Auerees
S—Navy
State Department
Orient
Clarence A. Dykstra
University of Wisconsin
Raft
Joseph H. Ball
Lundeen
Minnesota
U. S
Sweden
Axia
Joseph B. Kennedy
California
Lewis
C. I. O. Tsh Ause
Cate
Holt
Phillip Murray
John L. Lewis
Jackson
Walter-Logan
Joseph P. Kennedy
U. S. Treasury
Pacific Northwest
Lamreasury
He Hoover
Lord Lothian
Walter Logan
Roosevelt Makes History with Third Term Victory
The article notes FDR and Mrs. Roosevelt arriving in Washington after the election. It lists events at the Republican and Democratic conventions, with Wendell Willkie and Charles L. McNary as nominees, and records Roosevelt and Wallace winning 38 states and 449 electoral votes to Willkie and McNary's 10 states and 82 votes.
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Senate
National Guard
Farley
Russia
America
Krm
Wendell Willkie
Elwood
Ind
Roosevelt
Canada
Joint Defense Board
Claude R. Wickard
Wallace
Agriculure
Britain
Harry Hopkins
Commerce
Jesse Jones
Frank Walker
McNary
Henry Wallace
Army
U. S
Fdr
Washington
Chicago
Henry A. Wallace
Willkie
Disastrous Munitions Industry Blasts Reported
The report lists deadly incidents at U S defense plants with multiple fatalities. Included are a Hercules Powder Co. plant blast in Kenvil New Jersey killing 41 and other disasters worldwide such as hotel fires, mine collapses, plane crashes, storms, and a circus fire with heavy losses.
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U. S
Kenvil, N. J
Hercules Powder Co
Reds win World Series over Tigers in seven games
Cincinnati Reds of the National League defeat the Detroit Tigers in a seven game World Series to claim baseballs major prize. Included are notes on other sports and events from the period, reflecting a recap of seasons and notable matches.
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REDS
National League
Cincinnati Reds
Detroit Tigers
Jack Dempsey
Armstrong
Jenking
Eli Nelson
Conn
Bob Pastor
Dieck Chapman
Emelmnatt Reds
Ennan
Max Baer
Pat Comiskey
Fritzie Zivic
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Detroit
Chicago Bears
Washington
Idaho Senator Borah Laid To Rest In Capitol Procession
Pallbearers in uniform escort the body of Senator William E Borah from Boise Idaho to his resting place. The ceremony gathers prominent figures including Rufus Dawes Samuel Untermyer and William Bankhead among others in a national memorial.
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Borah
William E. Borah
Idaho State Capitol
Boise
Rufus C. Dawes
Chicago
Century of Progress
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