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The first democrat elected as President after the civil war. He won the presidency with the support of Democrats and Republicans that didn't like his opponent's record. He was also the only president that married in the white house.
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He is born.
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Fitzgerald's first published writing was in his preparatory school when he was 13
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Fitzgerald graduated from his school in 1913
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Shortly after graduating, he attented Princeton to refine his artistic talents.
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Fitzgerald dropped out of College to join the army.
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Prohibition begins.
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Fitzgerald's first book, "this side of paradise" was published, and a week later he married the girl he fell in love with during his short time in the army.
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The euphoric and party happy era following the first world war.
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Women get the right to vote.
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Charlie Chaplin stared in his film "The Kid" which was inspired by the loss of his child three days after he was born.
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Frances Scott Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald's daughter) is born. She is his only child.
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The "Great Gastby" is published.
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The Great Gatsby is published. Soon after, Fitzgerald's life began to fall apart...
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Duke Ellington perfomed in the Cotton Club, which was one of the many segregated clubs.
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The first ever movie featuring a beloved character of Disney, Mickey Mouse!!
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When the stock market crashed, the great Depression hit America badly.
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The first woman to make a trans-atlantic flight.
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Fitzgerald suffered a heartattack, and died on the 21st of December.