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1921-1941
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President Warren G. Harding dies in office
President Harding died in office of natural causes after becoming sick after visiting Alaska. -
President Coolidge takes office
On this date, President Coolidge was inaugurated, a day following the death of President Harding -
Congress approves construction of Hoover Dam
On this date, Congress approved the construction of Boulder, what would come to be known as the Hoover Dam. -
Star Spangled Banner becomes National Anthem
On this date, President Hoover and Congress approved The Star-Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key, as the national anthem. -
FDR elected for his first term
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Prohibition Ends
On this date, the 21st amendment was passed, ending Prohibition. -
America declares neutrality in WWII
On this date, FDR declared the US would remain neutral in the war after Germany invaded Poland. -
Pearl Harbor
On this date, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Four days following this, the United States declared war on Germany and Italy, joining WWII