jun 13, 1924 - Stalin takes over Communist Party in Russia
Description:
The rise of Communism marked an opposing trend to that of the nationalists in Germany, Italy, and Japan. Socialist movement were more centered around the rights of the people to govern themselves, and often took these ideas to the extreme. Communist parties often opposed fascist parties but were usually forced out after fascists took power. Stalin's control of Russia led to the first major Communist state in the world.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 13, 1924
Now
~ 101 years ago