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F. Scott Key Fitzgerald was born in St.Paul, Minnesota. Fitzgerald is related to Francis Scott Key, the lyricist of the Star Spangled Banner, which shows that the parents love and appreciate their family history. Bruccoli, Matthew J. F.Scott Fitzgerald Centenary, 1994, library.sc.edu/spcoll/fitzgerald/biography.html.
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William McKinley is inaugurated as president, succeeding Grover Cleveland who served for 1 term. History.com Staff. “William McKinley.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/william-mckinley.
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The Queen of Britain, Victoria, dies ending her reign as Queen. It was the longest reign ever of a monarch in the UK until recently passed by Queen Elizabeth. Rosenberg, Jennifer. “How Did Queen Victoria Die?” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/queen-victoria-dies-1779176.
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President William McKinley assassinated from gun fire. Theodore Roosevelt is inaugurated as president. America's Best History U.S. Timeline, The 1900's, americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1900.html.
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William McKinley wins 2nd term as president and has Theodore Roosevelt as Vice President. America's Best History U.S. Timeline, The 1900's, americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1900.html.
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College Football teams from Michigan and Stanford competed head to head. Michigan swept Stanford with a score of 49-0. The next Rose bowl would take place 14 years later. America's Best History U.S. Timeline, The 1900's, americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1900.html.
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10 million dollar gift from Andrew Carnegie founded the Carnegie Institution in Washington DC. America's Best History U.S. Timeline, The 1900's, americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1900.html.
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The first movie theater opened in Los Angeles, California. This theater was called the Electric Theater. America's Best History U.S. Timeline, The 1900's, americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1900.html.
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First cross country automobile trip. From San Francisco, California to New York. America's Best History U.S. Timeline, The 1900's, americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1900.html.
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Theodore Roosevelt wins election after serving 3 years following the death of William McKinley. 336-140 electoral college vote. America's Best History U.S. Timeline, The 1900's, americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1900.html.
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Theodore Roosevelt was elected for second term. Inaugurated for second term. America's Best History U.S. Timeline, The 1900's, americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1900.html.
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The city is founded when a purchase of 110 acres in the downtown area. America's Best History U.S. Timeline, The 1900's, americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1900.html.
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First president to go abroad was Theodore Roosevelt who went to inspect the panama canal's construction. America's Best History U.S. Timeline, The 1900's, americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1900.html.
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When Scott Fitzgerald's father fails as a salesman in New York, his family moves back to Minnesota. Later, Scott enrolls at St. Paul Academy. Shmoop Editorial Team. “F. Scott Fitzgerald Timeline of Important Dates.” Shmoop, Shmoop University, 11 Nov. 2008, www.shmoop.com/f-scott-fitzgerald/timeline.html.
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The tradition to drop the ball in New York Times Square was introduced. America's Best History U.S. Timeline, The 1900's, americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1900.html.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald's first publication was in his schools newspaper with a story called, "The Mystery of the Raymond Mortgage." Shmoop Editorial Team. “F. Scott Fitzgerald Timeline of Important Dates.” Shmoop, Shmoop University, 11 Nov. 2008, www.shmoop.com/f-scott-fitzgerald/timeline.html.
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Fitzgerald goes to Princeton University and graduates in the year 1917. He also meets some of his lifelong friends at college. Shmoop Editorial Team. “F. Scott Fitzgerald Timeline of Important Dates.” Shmoop, Shmoop University, 11 Nov. 2008, www.shmoop.com/f-scott-fitzgerald/timeline.html.
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The worlds largest terminal opens.
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In Fitzgerald's 2nd year of college, he contributes in writing the Princeton Tiger. He also contributed to the Triangle Club. Shmoop Editorial Team. “F. Scott Fitzgerald Timeline of Important Dates.” Shmoop, Shmoop University, 11 Nov. 2008, www.shmoop.com/f-scott-fitzgerald/timeline.html.
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Fitzgerald meets his first love interest, Ginevra King. The influence for many characters in his later novels. Shmoop Editorial Team. “F. Scott Fitzgerald Timeline of Important Dates.” Shmoop, Shmoop University, 11 Nov. 2008, www.shmoop.com/f-scott-fitzgerald/timeline.html.
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In danger of flunking out of Princeton, Fitzgerald takes a place in the U.S. Army. Fitzgerald never graduated from college. Shmoop Editorial Team. “F. Scott Fitzgerald Timeline of Important Dates.” Shmoop, Shmoop University, 11 Nov. 2008, www.shmoop.com/f-scott-fitzgerald/timeline.html.
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The treaty of Versailles is signed, ending World War 1
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Originally rejected the engagement because of Fitzgerald's unpopularity. Once "A Side of Paradise" was published, they married a week later. Shmoop Editorial Team. “F. Scott Fitzgerald Timeline of Important Dates.” Shmoop, Shmoop University, 11 Nov. 2008, www.shmoop.com/f-scott-fitzgerald/timeline.html.
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They travel to Europe and toured many countries including, Great Britain, France and Italy. Shmoop Editorial Team. “F. Scott Fitzgerald Timeline of Important Dates.” Shmoop, Shmoop University, 11 Nov. 2008, www.shmoop.com/f-scott-fitzgerald/timeline.html.
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The Great Gatsby was published. The Fitzgerald settle in Paris, France. Shmoop Editorial Team. “F. Scott Fitzgerald Timeline of Important Dates.” Shmoop, Shmoop University, 11 Nov. 2008, www.shmoop.com/f-scott-fitzgerald/timeline.html.
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