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The radio was invented by Gugliemo Marconi. It was used as a way of communication and entertainment.
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On this day, F. Scott Fitzgerald was born where he would go onto publish many books including "The Great Gatsby". -
Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th president of the United States. He avoided labor strikes and came to a settlement in the great coal strike.
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The first airplane was invented by the Wright Brothers. This was a major technological advancement and although the flight lasted only twelve seconds, it was a major step in the right direction in creating an efficient way to travel. -
After Fitzgerald's father lost his job, they moved to St. Paul where he attended St. Paul Academy and published his first writing.
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The Model T Ford was created in 1908 and was a major invention during this time period. These automobiles became very popular and helped with transportation.
https://corporate.ford.com/articles/history/the-model-t.html#:~:text=The%20Model%20T%20was%20introduced,of%20manufacturing%20the%20universal%20car. -
Fitzgerald went to Princeton University where he wrote in the schools humor magazine and thrived in literary arts.
https://www.britannica.com/summary/F-Scott-Fitzgerald-Timeline -
World War 1 was one of the worst battles in the history of America and many people volunteered to help support their country.
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Lincoln Logs were invented by John Lloyd Wright and was a great way for children to use their creativity. -
The U.S. decided to step into World War 1 and fight against Germnay. This was the first major war for the U.S.
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After college, Fitzgerald moved to New York and worked at an advertising agency.
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The 19th Amendment gave women the rights to vote. It was a struggle but the amendment eventually got passed after years of hard work.
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/19th-amendment#:~:text=Passed%20by%20Congress%20June%204,decades%20of%20agitation%20and%20protest. -
This treaty heavily punished Germany and ended World War 1.
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Fitzgerald published his first book, "The Side of Paradise". It brought him recognition and money.
https://www.britannica.com/summary/F-Scott-Fitzgerald-Timeline -
The 18th Amendment, known as the Prohibition Amendment, permanently banned sales, transportation, importing, and exporting alcoholic beverages.
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Speakeasies were illegal taverns during the prohibition era that sold illegal alcoholic beverages. These taverns were often run by organized crime members.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald's only child was born, a girl, named Frances Scott Fitzgerald.
https://www.britannica.com/summary/F-Scott-Fitzgerald-Timeline -
Fitzgerald published his second novel, "The Beautiful and Damned".
https://www.britannica.com/summary/F-Scott-Fitzgerald-Timeline -
The Great Gatsby novel, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, was published.
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Great-Gatsby/F-Scott-Fitzgerald/9781982146702#:~:text=The%20Great%20Gatsby%2C%20Fitzgerald's%20third,acclaimed%20by%20generations%20of%20readers. -
The television was invented by Philo Taylor Farnsworth. This device was used for entertainment to watch shows and movies and became very popular.
https://stephens.hosting.nyu.edu/History%20of%20Television%20page.html#:~:text=Electronic%20television%20was%20first%20successfully,electricity%20until%20he%20was%2014. -
The Great Depression was one of the darkest times in America's history. The stock market collapsed which caused a horrible economy and left many people fighting everyday to get by.
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Fitzgerald published his last novel, "Tender Is the Night". It was very successful, but was very emotional and moving.
https://www.britannica.com/summary/F-Scott-Fitzgerald-Timeline -
The Polaroid Camera was invented by Edwin Herbert Land. This camera took quick pictures and then printed a copy of the photo.
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The second World War of this time period was even worse than the first. America stepped in to fight against the German powers and their allies.
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Fitzgerald died of a heart attack at the age of 45.