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America After World War 1
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18th Amendment Goes into effect
The 18th Amendment, of Prohibiton of alcohol, goes into effect starting at midnight. This caused a lot of tension, but eventually the Supreme Court rules it valid. -
Einstein introduces Theory of Relativity
Albert Einstein lectures a group in New York about his Theory of Relativity. -
Charles Lindbergh takes first flying lesson
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First (affordable) Model T created
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President Harding dies of pneumonia; Coolidge Sworn in
President Harding, after many health complications, dies from embolism after suffering from pneumonia. Calvin Coolidge takes over as President of the United States. -
The 8 Hour Workday is Implemented
U.S. Steel implements an 8 hour work day, accompanined by mandatory breaks. -
The KKK is "reinstated"
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Dawes Plan
Attempt to solve reparation problems, which have bediviled international politics after World War 1 -
2 Women Were Governor
In the state of Texas and Wyoming, 2 women were elected governer. -
Scopes Trials Begin
The Scopes Trials refers to a set of trials against John Thomas Scopes. John Thomas Scopes was brought to trial for attempting to teach evolution in public schools. -
Charles Lindbergh flies solo across the Atlantic
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Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie is created
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St. Valentine's Day Massacre
A massacre on Valentine's Day, of 1929. 7 Mobsters died, this massacre was caused because of tension with the Prohibition Act. -
Herbet Hoover elected into Office
Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, was elected into Office. With the slogan " A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage" he dominated the democratic party and took office. -
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Great Depression
America after the First World War -
Stock Market Crash of 1929 (Black Monday)
Black Monday, the day of infamy because of the massive stock market crash. This was after the Roaring 20's when American economy was booming, The Stock Market Crash was the start of the Great Depression -
First Diesel Automobile trip accomplished
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First Mickey Mouse Comic Published
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Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
Raised taxes on over 20,000 imported goods to record levels -
Processed Food Begins Distribution
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Al Capone Arrested for Perjury
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Edison Tests first all electric train
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Hoover established Comittee for Unemployment Relief
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Amelia Earhart flew solo across the Atlantic
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Carl Anderson Discovers the Positron
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New Deal
Series of econmic deals and programs to stimulate the American Economy during the Great Depression. Set in by Franklin Denalor Roosevelt. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt elected into office
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Indian Reorganization Act
Also known as the Indian New Deal, reversed the Dawes Act. Also gave indians back their land. -
Huey Long Dies
Huey Long, The Kingfish, 40th Governor of Lousiana, died on the 10th of September 1935. -
General Motors Massed Produces Diesel Engine
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First Nylon Product-The Toothbrush-Invented
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"Afterglow" by Hans Hoffman
