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Congress ratified the 18th amendment prohibiting the consumption, manufacturing, and sale of alcohol. This happened because many men were abusing there wives and neglecting the families.
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The Secretary of the Navy Albert B. Fall illegaly leased oil to oil companies for profit and gifts.
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Served two terms as president from August 3, 1923 to March 3, 1929
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Airplane flight flown by pilot Charles Linderburgh in the first flight across the atlantic ocean. He left New York to fly to Paris at 7:52 A.M. May 20,1927.
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The first flight across the atlantic ends when Charles Lindeburgh lands in Paris on May 21,1927.
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Took office on March 4, 1929
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Most well known fall in the stock market, where stocks lost 13% of there value.
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Drought among the crops in the US that was was picked up by winds and carried dust throughout the nation during the 1930's.
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Act that uplifted taxes on about 20,000 imported goods.
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Veterans camped out at the capitol building to demand there cash bonus for serving in WWI.
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Took office on March 4, 1933 and served until 1945.
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US Government owned corperation that distibutes electricity to 9 million americans.
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helped reastablish American's loyalty in the banks and the stock markets
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The 21st Amendment was ratified, making it legal to consume, manufacture, and sell alcohol
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Law passed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt that helped provide insurance and protect retired workers.
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Work relief program for young men who did not have a job
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War that started on September 1, 1939 lasted September 2, 1945.