1900-1920

The Gold Standard

Mar 14, 1900

Congress passes the Currency Act which puts U.S. currency in gold standard.

First Ford Model

Jul 23, 1903

The Ford Motor Company produced the first “Model A”.

William Taft

Mar 4, 1909

William Taft was inaugurated into office as the President of the United States in 1909.

Woodrow Wilson

Mar 4, 1913

Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated into office as the President of the United States in 1913.

World War I

1914

This year was the beginning of World War I.

KKK

1915

The KKK was revived throughout the year.

U.S. Enters World War I

1917

The U.S. joined the war with Woodrow Wilson as president.

Nineteenth Amendment

Aug 18, 1920

The addition of the nineteenth amendment gave women the right to vote.