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FDR is reelected in a landslide. The Electoral Vote is
523-8.
Dust Bowl problem continues in the Midwest
Rome-Berlin Axis is proclaimed (Japan to join in
1940).
King George V dies; succeeded by son, Edward VIII, who
soon abdicates to marry an American-born divorcιe, and
is succeeded by brother, George VI.
Spanish civil war begins. Hundreds of Americans join
the "Lincoln Brigades." (Franco's fascist forces defeat
Loyalist forces by 1939, when Madrid falls.)
War between China and Japan begins, to continue
through World War II.
Japan and Germany sign anti-Comintern pact; joined by
Italy in 1937.
Gen. Anastasio Somoza leads a coup d'etat in Nicaragua
ushering in Somoza family dictatorship for more than 4
decades.
Volunteers Needed for
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Shifts Available:
1:00 - 3:00 pm and 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Utah Food Bank needs your help to "Stamp Out Hunger."
Join in on the fun and help unload collected food from
the Post Office mail trucks.
Now in its 18th year, the "Stamp Out Hunger" effort is
the nation's largest single-day food drive. Last year,
nearly 398,000 pounds were donated to Utah Food Bank and
this year we hope to collect 450,000 pounds.
Where & When
Post Office locations are available for volunteers
throughout the Salt Lake valley. Shifts available on
Saturday, May 8 from 1-3 pm and 3-6 pm.
To Volunteer
Contact Haley Greer at (801) 887-1229 or email HaleyG@UtahFoodBank.org |
