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The US census bureau declares that the American frontier has closed, marking the end of the wild west era. This announcement signifies the end of a significant period in American history.
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The United States engages in a brief conflict with Spain over the independence of Cuba, leading to the acquisition of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
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Fitzgerald is born in St. Paul, Minnesota. Fitzgerald grows up to become one of the most celebrated American authors of the 20th century.
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A global war involving multiple nations that results in millions of casualties and leads to significant political and social changes across the world.
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Fitzgerald drops out of Princeton University to join the army during World War I, and he is commissioned as a second lieutenant. His military service inspires much of his later writing.
https://csuitespotlight.com/2021/08/31/the-great-f-scott-fitzgerald-princeton-universitys-wayward-son/#:~:text=At%20Princeton%2C%20he%20took%20a,caught%20malaria%20and%20dropped%20out. -
Fitzgerald meets and falls in love with Zelda Sayre, a young woman from a prominent Alabama family. Their relationship would become a significant part of Fitzgerald's life and work.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/revisiting-the-love-story-of-f-scott-and-zelda-fitzgerald-in-their-own-words/2019/08/21/16e82c38-c41a-11e9-b72f-b31dfaa77212_story.html -
The Treaty of Versailles is signed, officially ending World War I. The treaty is signed between Germany and the Allied Powers, setting the terms for peace and leading to the formation of the League of Nations.
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Fitzgerald's debut novel, "This Side of Paradise," is published. The novel's success launches Fitzgerald's literary career and establishes him as a prominent voice of the Jazz Age.
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The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, prohibiting the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol. This amendment lead to the rise of organized crime and speakeasies.
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The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted American women the right to vote, a right known as women’s suffrage, and was ratified on August 18, 1920, ending almost a century of protest. https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/19th-amendment-1 -
Fitzgerald's first piece of writing is published in his school newspaper. This event marks the beginning of Fitzgerald's writing career. -
Fitzgerald publishes his second novel, "The Beautiful and Damned," which explores the destructive effects of wealth and privilege.
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The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is held in New York City. This annual parade has become a beloved American tradition, featuring floats, balloons, and performances.
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Fitzgerald publishes his most famous novel, "The Great Gatsby," which portrays the disillusionment of the roaring twenties. The novel is initially met with mixed reviews but has since become a classic.
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The stock market crashes, marking the beginning of the Great Depression. This lead to widespread unemployment and poverty for millions of Americans.
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Fitzgerald publishes "The Crack-Up," a series of essays about his personal struggles and the challenges of the writing life. The essays are now considered some of Fitzgerald's most honest and poignant work.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated as the 32nd President of the United States. Roosevelt's presidency is marked by significant domestic and foreign policy changes, including the New Deal and American involvement in World War II.
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Fitzgerald's third novel, "Tender Is the Night," is published. The novel is a semiautobiography account of Fitzgerald's own experiences with mental illness and the breakdown of his marriage with Zelda.
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Signed into law, It providing financial assistance to elderly and unemployed Americans. This act is a significant piece of legislation in American history and remains a vital component of the American social welfare system.
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World War II takes place. Another global conflict involving multiple nations that results in millions of casualties and leads to significant political and social changes across the world.
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Fitzgerald dies of a heart attack at the age of 44, while working on his final novel, "The Last Tycoon." Despite his struggles with alcoholism and personal setbacks, Fitzgerald remains one of the most influential and celebrated American writers of the 20th century.
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The United States enters World War II after the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan. This event marks a turning point in American history, leading to significant changes in foreign policy and military strategy.
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The GI Bill of Rights is signed into law, providing education and housing benefits to veterans. This bill provides essential support to returning soldiers and is a crucial part of American history.
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The United States drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, effectively ending World War II. This event marks a significant moment in world history and leads to the rise of the nuclear arms race.
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The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union begins. This political conflict defines American foreign policy for decades, leading to significant social and political changes both in the United States and across the world.
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The Korean War begins. A significant conflict in Asia that leads to the deployment of American troops and changes in American foreign policy.
https://www.history.com/topics/asian-history/korean-war