U.S. History II

  • The planet Pluto was discovered.

    The planet Pluto was discovered.
  • the first clinical use of Penicillin

    the  first clinical use of Penicillin
  • The "Star Spangled Banner" became our national anthem.

    The "Star Spangled Banner" became our national anthem.
  • On May 1st 1931, the world's tallest building, the Empire State Building, was opened by President Hoover in New York.

    On May 1st 1931, the world's tallest building, the Empire State Building, was opened by President Hoover in New York.
  • The television was in its infancy

    The television was in its infancy
  • President Roosevelt was elected.

    President Roosevelt was elected.
  • The United States pulls its troops from Haiti.

    The United States pulls its troops from Haiti.
  • Central Nebraska had experienced more than 20 days with temperature over 100 degrees.

    Central Nebraska had experienced more than 20 days with temperature over 100 degrees.
  • Hitler becomes Germany's Fuhrer.

    Hitler becomes Germany's Fuhrer.
  • The Social Security Act set up a program to ensure an income for the elderly

    The Social Security Act set up a program to ensure an income for the elderly
  • President Roosevelt was re-elected.

    President Roosevelt was re-elected.
  • The German Hindenburg air ship burned to the ground in less than two minutes by a spark the size of an ant.

    The German Hindenburg air ship burned to the ground in less than two minutes by a spark the size of an ant.
  • The major painting of the decade was titled "Guernica" by Pablo Picasso

    The major painting of the decade was titled "Guernica" by Pablo Picasso
  • The famous American women pilot, Amelia Earhart, disappeared on a flight around the world.

    The famous American women pilot, Amelia Earhart, disappeared on a flight around the world.
  • The Wizard of Oz made it's screen debut.

    The Wizard of Oz made it's screen debut.