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Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder
The arrest of Sacco and Vanzetti divided many people because many believed that they didn't actually commit the crime and were being used as a scapegoat because they were immigrants. It caused many people to critique the red scare and the growing fear of immigrants some had. -
KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh
The KDKA was the first commercially licensed radio station, its airing was important because it marked the start of radio becoming a staple in American life. Radio was the first time the entire nation had a common culture before the culture of the USA was very regional. -
1st Miss American Pageant
This pageant was very important not only did it make beauty pageants more popular it also changed the expectation for women in the country. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
The teapot dome scandal was a series of scandals that involved president Harding and his cabinet. It involved members of his cabinet taking bribes and doing business with the oil companies. While all of this came to light after his death it still ruined Harding's reputation and he is still looked as one of the worst presidents today. -
1st Winter Olympics Held
Held in the french alps this was one of the first international sports events where people put aside wars and politics. It was a massive success and the Olympics are still held today. -
The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald
This is one of the most popular novels from the time and it remains popular today because of its themes of the American dream and its interesting use of a wealthy person as the protagonist. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
At the time it was illegal to teach evolution in many states this case was set up by having Scopes teach evolution and get arrested for it so they could have a trial. The trial allowed for many new rights for freedom of religion and allowed for evolution to be taught in schools today. -
Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic
He was the first person to ever complete a solo flight that made it across the Atlantic, and doing so made him become one of the first-ever American celebrities. -
The Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound)
This movie, which is based on a play of the same name, was the first movie with sound, while only parts of the movie had sound it was still a great achievement and pushed the movie industry forward. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
This massacre occurred between Al Capone and George Morgan's gangs as both were attempting to control the entire bootlegging market. 7 members of George's gang were lined up and killed, Al Capone claimed to have no involvement and the murders were never solved for sure. -
Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash)
This event marks the start of the great depression, after several days of bad stocks the market officially crashed while the effects were not immediate this event is what sent the world economy plummeting and resulted in the great depression.