Early 20th Century Timeline

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    Progressive Era

  • Galveston Hurricane

    Galveston Hurricane

    A hurricane wrecks Galveston, then the most modern city in Texas. Worst US natural disaster at time.
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    WWI (The Great War)

  • Sinking of Lusitania

    Sinking of Lusitania

    German U-Boats torpedo the Civilian ship Lusitania. Over 1000 people dead including 100 Americans. It was secretly carrying ammo to the warfront.
  • Zimmerman telegram

    Zimmerman telegram

    Telegram sent to Mexican officials by German foreign relations minister Arthur Zimmerman. Asked for Mexico to conquer the American SW. Intercepted by Britain and given to US.
  • Women's Suffrage (19th amendment)

    Women's Suffrage (19th amendment)

    After many protests and public outcry, the 19th amendment was passed giving women the right to vote.
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    Great Depression

  • Black Tuesday

    Black Tuesday

    The stock market crashed resulting in the start of the Great Depression.
  • Fireside Chats

    Fireside Chats

    A series of evening radio conversations (chats) given by President F.D. Roosevelt between 1933 and 1944.
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    WWII

  • D-Day

    D-Day

    Invasion of Normandy by the Allied forces of WWII, led by Dwight Eisenhower. Forces coming in in this attack later defeated Germany.
  • V-E Day ( Victory over Europe Day)

    V-E Day ( Victory over Europe Day)

    The day after Germany surrendered, ending war in Europe