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The League of Nations
The League of Nations is established, ironically without America as congress voted against. -
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Warren G. Harding is the 29th President
Harding takes over as President. He won against his opponent Leonard Wood. He did not get to complete his term due to death of natural causes. -
The Teapot Dome Scandal
This bribery scandal revolved around the oil reserves in Wyoming. -
Warner Brother Inc.
The Warner Brothers were Jewish Americans who had a dream to make movies. In 1929, they released their first movie Noah's Ark. -
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Calvin Coolidge is Next Up for Presidency
After Harding's death, Calvin Coolidge becomes the next president. -
The Scopes Trial
This Tennessee trial convicted a teacher of educating his students on the Darwinism or evolutionary view. -
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly over the Atlantic Ocean. -
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Herbert Hoover Becomes President
Herbert Hoover becomes the 31st president as a Republican. He served during the beginning of the Great Depression and was not keen on helping as much as the next president. -
Postwar Prosperity Ends
The WWI prosperity ends, and the stock market crashes to new lows. This was the start of the Great Depression. -
Public Works Administration
President Hoover askes the U.S. Congress to allow a $150 million public work project to alleviate unemployment and economic activity. -
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation is established to stimulate banking and business. -
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Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Rescue
Roosevelt is considered one of the best if not the best president of them all. He remains the only president to be elected four times. He was a major role in getting America out of the Great Depression and struggled with polio all while working overtime. -
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The New Deal
The New Deal social and economic programs are passed by congress and are allowed to help soothe the depression. -
The 21st Amendment
This amendment would end prohibition. -
The Social Security Act
The social security act is passed by congress which gives a pension to the retired and elderly. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
Otherwise known as the National Minimum Wage is signed into law. The amount was $0.25. -
WWII Begins
America estates neutrality once Germany invaded Poland. This was the start to the worst war in history and the start of nuclear war.