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Juneteenth (June 19th) marks the official date that slaves were freed in Texas, and therefore across America. Juneteenth is still celebrated in America today. -
Bell patented and is seen using the first telephone in 1876. His first words transmitted were to his assistant. -
The first skyscraper is built and is ten stories high. This building was a major architectural advancement, and led to many, much larger skyscrapers being used for housing in the future. -
A devastating incident, this fire led to the creation of better working conditions for factory workers and prioritized their safety. -
In order to aid their Allies, the U.S. created the Selective Service Act, which required all of age, healthy men to enlist in the Army. -
In 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, allowing women the right to vote. -
From 1920 to 1933, alcohol was banned in America. This ban created unrest across the country, leading many to sell and obtain alcohol illegally, becoming criminals. -
Nearly one-third of the original price, Henry Ford released Model T vehicles for $300. This low cost made automobiles much more attainable for the average American family. -
A change from silent films, the first "talkie", called "The Jazz Singer" was released. This movie featured actors in which the viewer was able to hear, similar to the movies that we have today. -
Due to the stock market crash, the country entered into a Depression, with many living in or near poverty. Resources were very scarce and jobs were typically unavailable. -
As a part of his New Deal, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Social Security Act to financially assist the unemployed, disabled, and youths. -
The Manhattan Project led to the invention of the atomic bomb that was used to end World War II. -
An icon of American propaganda, Rosie the Riveter was created to encourage women to join in the war effort and work to support the Army and assist in any way that they could. -
In 1944, Sister Rosetta Tharpe presented the first Rock and Roll performance with her song "Strange Things Happening Everyday". -
The first nuclear weapon ever used, the United States dropped an atomic bomb named "Little Boy" on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, which ended World War II. -
In 1947 was at war with the Soviet Union in an attempt to stop the spread of Communism. -
A landmark court case that led to the desegregation of schools in America. -
A series of transportation boycotts in Montgomery, Alabama with the most popular boycott being carried out by Rosa Parks. -
A protest carried out by four young African Americans, which boosted using sit-ins as a form of protest across America. -
A concert in which the hippie counterculture was the majority. There, they promoted peace, love, and anti-war beliefs.