1921-1941

  • Washington Naval Conference

    Washington Naval Conference
    The world's largest naval powers gathered in Washington, D.C. for a conference to discuss naval disarmament and ways to relieve growing tensions in East Asia.
  • Revenue Act

    Slashed income taxes on the wealthy and big corporations
  • Lindbergh crosses the Atlantic

  • The stock market crashes

    The stock market crashes
  • Franklin Roosevelt is elected as president

  • The first 100 days

    Bank holiday takes place. NRA, AAA, FDIC, TVA, FERA, and CCC are all created and put into place.
  • Hitler gains power in Germany

  • Gold Standard is Terminated

  • World War II begins