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The 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women in the US the right to vote. Huge victory for women and helped pave the way for equal rights.
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A violent attack on the black community in Tulsa. Considered one of the worst incidents of racial violence.
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British archeologists discovered the nearly intact tomb in Egypt. Sparked worldwide curiosity.
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First winter olympics were held. Marked the start of international winter sports.
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The stock market crash that led to the great depression, a global economic crisis affecting millions.
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Mahatma Gandhi led a 240-mile march to peacefully protest British taxes on salt in India.
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Gangster Al Capone was sentenced to 11 years for tax evasion. Major victory in governments fights against organized crime
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FDR during the great depression, launched The New Deal, recovery programs and reform to provide relief. His leadership helped reshape the US
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Famous outlaws were ambushed and killed by police. Capturing attention and symbolizing desperation of the depression era
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German airship Hindenburg exploded while attempting to land in New Jersey. Killed 36 people and one of the first disasters broadcasted live to the public.
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Japan attacked the US naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Killing over 2400 people and led to the US entering WWII the following day.
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Launched massive beach invasion of Nazi-occupied France in Normandy. This was a turning point in WWII.
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The US dropped an atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan, killing thousands and helped bring WWII to an end.
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United Nations was established officially to promote peace, security, and trust across nations after the devastations of WWII.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization was created by 12 countries as military alliance to resist the Soviets during Cold War