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Empire State
The Empire State Building opens in New York, becoming the world's tallest skyscraper. -
Florence Kelley
Florence Kelley was a social and political reformer. She died. -
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart is the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. -
Calvin Coolidge
Former President Calvin Coolidge, a symbol of the age of prosperity, dies. -
Banking Act
Emergency Banking Act is passed. -
Tennessee Valley
The Tennessee Valley Authority is created to revitalize and give jobs to the Tennessee Valley. -
21st Amendement
The 21st Amendment is added to the Constitution, repealing Prohibition. -
Wagner Act
With President Roosevelt's support, the Wagner is passed, guaranteeing workers' rights to join unions and bargain collectively. -
Wizard of Oz
Hollywood releases The Wizard of Oz, one of the first color films. -
Grapes of Wrath
Author John Steinbeck publishes The Grapes of Wrath, which was later turned into a movie
