June 30 has seen pivotal moments in history, including Hitler's Night of the Long Knives in 1934, where he eliminated political adversaries to consolidate power. Labor leader Eugene V. Debs was arrested in 1918 for anti-war speech, emphasizing the conflict between civil liberties and national security. Other notable events include the appointment of William Howard Taft as Chief Justice in 1921, the release of 'Gone With the Wind' in 1936, and various significant political and cultural milestones well into the 21st century, such as the caputure of Pfc. Bowe R. Bergdahl in 2009.
On June 30, 1934, Adolf Hitler initiated the Night of the Long Knives, a purge against political and military rivals that solidified his power in Germany.
Eugene V. Debs was arrested in 1918 for denouncing U.S. involvement in World War I, highlighting the tensions surrounding free speech during wartime.
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