1900-1920

By Yingjie Yang
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    William McKinley

    William McKinley was the president from 1897 to 1901
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    Theodore Roosevelt

    Theodore Roosevelt was the president from 1901 to 1909

  • The Wright brothers were the first successful pilots of an engine-propelled aircraft

    The Wright brothers were the first successful pilots of an engine-propelled aircraft

  • One of the most devastating earthquakes in U.S. history and the fires that followed destroyed much of San Francisco

    One of the most devastating earthquakes in U.S. history and the fires that followed destroyed much of San Francisco
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    William Howard Taft

    William Howard Taft was the president form 1909 to 1913

  • International Women's Day

    On March 8, 1909, the Women of Chicago held a great strike and demonstration. Since then, the annual March 8 for the International Women's Day
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    Thomas Woodrow Wilson

    Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the president from 1913 to 1921

  • America declared war on Germany

    On April 6, 1917, the United States declared war on Germany and entered World War I.