Timeline of the 1930s: Quick Facts

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Record unemployment

U.S. Rep. Willis C. Hawley and Sen. Reed Smoot

Black and white photo of Uruguay scoring their first goal against Argentina in the 1930 World Cup Final, with players and crowd visible in the stadium.

Sinclair Lewis stands on a ship deck with his hands in his suit pockets, wearing a light-colored suit and tie, with industrial ship structures in the background.

U.S. National Anthem

Empire State Building

Louis S.B. Leakey

The fall of Scarface

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