Proxy Wars

1929

 * In 1929, during Hoover's first year in office, proxy wars would break out between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
 * Wars were fought in South America and Asia.
 * The U.S. attempted to suppress communist revolutions in South America, and attempted to strengthen France's hold on territory in Asia.
 * These wars would go on for decades, as both side wanted to expand its influence.

1938 Bombing
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 * In 1938, a bomb blast in Chicago would kill 60 people.
 * The bomber was an immigrant from Russia, and was accused of being a communist sympathizer.
 * This bombing would move the U.S. to start moving troops to Asia and South America.