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1901 - 1940
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U.S. on Gold Standard
Prior to this, the United States was on a bimetallic standard. Although the U.S. is not on a gold standard today, the gold standard changed how money was valued and used during the time period. These changes caused ripples into international economics as well. Elwell, Craig K. "Brief History of the Gold Standard in the United States." (n.d.): 8-9. 23 June 2011. Web. 24 Aug. 2015. -
FBI founded
The precursor to the FBI orginally dubbed the Bureau of Investigations is founded. This was a step further in the effort of the federal government to stop and deter crime. The change in the fight against major crimes has helped evolve organizations. Annual Report of the Attorney General of the United States, 1908. Rep. N.p.: n.p., n.d. FBI. FBI. Web. 24 Aug. 2015. -
World War I Begins
The beginning of World War I issued major changes for the entire world. This changed governments, and private organizations alike both domestically and internationally. It also spawned the Holiday Veterans day in the United States. Gilbert, Martin. "Roads to War." History of the 20th Century. London: HarperCollins, 1998. 313-28. Print. -
Alexander Graham Bell Makes first Transcontinental Phone Call
This day marked the first phone call taking place from one coast of the United States to the other. With one phone call, the next step in organization and information was born. The ability to make phone calls on such a massive scale is still a staple of technology today. Riordan, Michael, and Lillian Hoddeson. Crystal Fire: The Birth of the Information Age. New York: Norton, 1997. Print. -
The Great Pandemic Starts
The masive spread of the flu epidemic lasting until the end of 1920 began in early 1918. nicknamed the "Spanish Flu" , the epidemic has been recently estimated to have taken over 30 million lives. This epidemic revolutionized the way that health and wellness were treated domestically and internationally. Barry, John M. The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History. New York: Viking, 2004. Print. -
Standard Time Act
In the U.S. this day marked the passage of the Standard Time Act. The act not only allowed for the United States to define it's own time zones, but also implemented daylight savings for the United States. This change in the way U.S. time was set changed the course of how orgnanizations handled time. Prerau, David S. Seize the Daylight: The Curious and Contentious Story of Daylight Saving Time. New York: Thunder's Mouth, 2005. Print. -
18th Amendment Ratified
The final vote of the 36th State was announced and offically ratified the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to ban alcohol. This event created organizations such as the mafia and other crime syndicates to supply illeagal alcohol sales. These groups then spawned new organizations for the policing and controlling of crime. Gilbert, Martin. History of the 20th Century. London: HarperCollins, 1998. Print. -
Stock Market Crash
The crash of the stock market was an event that completely changed the stucture and function of organizations through a number of indirect changes. The Great Depression created a number of problems in labor and finances that it would forever change international law. Gilbert, Martin. History of the 20th Century. London: HarperCollins, 1998. Print. -
SEC Established
The founding of the security and exchange commison in the U.S. was a new facet to organization in the United States. The ederal governemnt now had a means of correct financial wrong doing a large scale. The SEC has influenced many of the financial ends of organization for over 80 years. Gilbert, Martin. History of the 20th Century. London: HarperCollins, 1998. Print. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
The passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act was one of the most notable pieces of FDR's New Deal legislation. This act set up the minimum wage, overtime pay, and stopped child labor. These laws have defined the way that organizations have run to meet these standards. Hiltzik, Michael A. The New Deal: A Modern History. New York: Free, 2011. Print.
