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US Does not Join League of Nations
Wilson comes up with his Fourteen Points and pushes for the creation and US involvement of the League of Nations. The Republicans would only agree with him if they had some input in it with some of their ratifications. Wilson did not want to compromise, so the idea of joining the League of Nations ends in a stalemate. The US ends up not joining the League of Nations. -
18th Amendment Passed
This begins the ban of alcohol. Speak-easys and bootlegging come from this. It will be repealed later in time. -
19th Amendment is Passed
Citizens are no longer able be denied their right to vote based on sex. This granted women the right to vote as a result of the women’s suffrage movement. This was a monumental step forward for equality for women. -
First Publication of Time Magazine
Time is currently the largest magazine publishment. One out of every two of Americans read Time Magazine. It began in 1923 and is still being published now. It's purpose was to tell news through people. -
Calvin Coolidge Elected
As Vice President, Coolidge had to finish Warren Harding's term as President when Harding died. He ran for reelection as President in 1924 and won -
The New Negro Published
Alain Locke publishes the New Negro and from this, begins the Harlem Renaissance. -
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald published his most famous work, the Great Gastsby, on this day. The story takes place in 1922 and is an excellent example of life during the roaring 20's. It is also called the 'Great American Novel'. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
This was a trial that occured in Dayton, TN. It was against a high school teacher for teaching evolution in the classroom and gained national attention. In the end, it was just a publicity stunt to attract people to the town. -
KKK Marches on Washington
The second Klan of the KKK's peak was from 1920-1925. The march was done to get discriminating laws against immigrants passed into legislation. -
The Weary Blues
Langston Hughes, a prominent poet of the 1920's, published his first book of poetry, the Weary Blues in 1926. Langston Hughes was known for Jazz poetry. -
Solo Transatlantic Flight
Charles Lindbergh becmes the first pilot to fly across the Atlantic nonstop. -
Babe Ruth Hits 60 Homeruns in 1 Season
Babe Ruth was a famous baseball player. On this day, he set a new record. -
Jazz Singer Released
This is the first movie to have talking in it which is a major technological advancement, but it was not entirely talking. -
Duke Ellington Plays at the Cotton Club
Duke Ellington was an orchestra. This event has become a legend of jazz. The band gained national attention. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact Signed
US signs Kellogg-Briand Pact, also called the Paris Pact, and establishes protective alliances and outlaws war. Does not prevent WW2. -
Steamboat Willie
The first Mickey cartoon called Steamboat Willie airs. It was the first successful animation with synchronized sound. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Capone leaves Brooklyn to Chicago to bootleg alcohol with Torrio. He eventually took over Torrio's business and made large amounts of money through his use of fear and intimidation. He made so much money he had almost everyone in the city that was influential on his payroll.
Capon had rival gangs and on this day, Capone ordered his men to kill one of his rivals, Moran. Seven of Moran were killed, but Moran escaped. -
Herbert Hoover Elected
Hoover becomes America's 31st president as part of the Republican party. -
Black Tuesday
The stock market crashes. This begins the Great Depression. -
First Woman to Fly Solo Transatlantic Flight
Amelia Earheart becomes the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. She later disappered when she tried to fly around the world.
