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Volstead Act
it was made illegal to sell, make, or transport any drink that contained more that one half of one percent of alcohol by volume. -
Lie detector
The lie detector test was invented -
Lincoln Memorial
The building, designed by Henry Bacon was dedicated to Washington D.C. -
Charleston Dance
The Charleston dance became popular after appearing along with the sone, "The Charleston," by James P. Johnson -
Lenin Dies
Death of Lenin; Stalin wins power struggle, rules as Soviet dictator until death in 1953. -
John T. Scopes
Tennessee schoolteacher John T. Scopes is arrested (May 5) for teaching the theory of evolution, forbidden by state law. -
Nicaragua
U.S. troops land in Nicaragua to preserve order after a revolt against the new president Emiliano Chamorro. -
Holland Tunnel
The Holland Tunnel opens (Nov. 13) to connect Manhattan and Jersey City, N.J., giving cars a route under the Hudson River and an alternative to ferry boats. -
Jones-White
The Jones-White Merchant Marine Act passed by Congress (May 22) provides funds to help make the U.S. commercial shipping industry more competitive in the world.
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