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The Emergency Quota Act was established to control immigration.
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The Lincoln Memorial was commemorated in Washington, D.C.
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First issue published by Time Magazine. -
Warner Brothers Pictures was founded.
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Vice President Calvin Coolidge was inaugurated as President after President Harding died from an illness.
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Declared all Native Americans are citizens of the United States.
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Convicted John Scopes of teaching Darwinism in Tennessee.
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President Coolidge wins first presidential election by defeating John Davis and Robert La Follette.
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Gave aid to airline industry.
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First transatlantic flight was conducted by Charles Lindbergh.
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Construction began on Mount Rushmore.
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse first appear in the short film, Plane Crazy.
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Herbert Hover becomes President after defeating Alfred Smith.
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Construction began on the Hoover Dam.
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Philo Taylor patents the electronic television system.
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President Hoover names The Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key the national anthem.
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Franklin Roosevelt wins the presidential election over President Hoover.
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Economic programs passed by Congress.
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The 21st Amendment was adopted and ended the prohibition of alcohol.
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Retirement Plan that workers contribute half of and employers contribute the other half.
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National policy to preserve National Historic Landmarks.
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Hoover Dam completed and commemorated by President Roosevelt. -
Franklin Roosevelt wins re-election over Alfred Landon.
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The Hindenburg erupts into flames in New Jersey before landing. The fire devoured the airship in under a minute.
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Expanded the number of naval vessels.
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American announces neutrality in World War II.
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President Roosevelt wins re-election over Wendell Willkie. Only president to hold office for three terms.
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Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japanese fighter planes. -
America entered World War II by declaring war on Japan.
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U.S. declared war on Germany and Italy.
