20th century Nebraska

By daniel.ramirezlaguna@centuraps.org
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    WWI

    The first world war between many countries.

  • Race riots in Omaha

    Riots that were in Omaha were to discredit Mayor Edward P Smith.
    Many people were injured and 3 were killed
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    The great depression

    It began when the market-crashed in 1929. There was also a drought that lasted for a while.
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    The dust bowl

    The dust which came from Texas to Nebraska which caused high temperatures and cause big dust storms. The land was dry so it was hard for the plants to grow.

  • The first session of the Unicameral

    The first Unicameral session was in 1937 and some still exist today.
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    World War II

    The war started after Hitlers army invaded Poland and France and great Britain that declared war Germany
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    SAC is at Offutt Air Force Base

    A old air force based used in WW 2
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    Cold war

    A war between the US and Soviet Union.
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    Space race

    A race to the moon between the US and Soviet Union which ended in the US winning.

  • UNL Students protest the Vietnam War

    Students were protesting about going to war and not being able to vote