Years 1917-1935 By Elsemore123 Apr 6, 1917 U.S. Declares War on Germany May 8, 1918 Worldwide influenza epidemic strikes Jan 16, 1920 18th Amendment prohibits Alcohol. Aug 18, 1920 19th Amendment gives Woman Right to Vote Jun 9, 1929 Stock Market Crashes Mar 3, 1931 Star-spangled Banner is made the USA's National Anthem. May 8, 1931 Dust Bowl Starts May 8, 1933 Prohibition repealed Period: May 8, 1933 to May 8, 1945 Franklin Roosevelt Serves as President Dec 28, 1933 FDR Creats "New Deal" May 8, 1935 Social Security Act provides retirement insurance