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1920-1929
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19th Amendment Grants Women The Rights To Vote
The 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women in the US the right to vote. Huge victory for women and helped pave the way for equal rights. -
Tulsa Race Massacre
A violent attack on the black community in Tulsa. Considered one of the worst incidents of racial violence. -
King Tuts Tomb
British archeologists discovered the nearly intact tomb in Egypt. Sparked worldwide curiosity. -
First Winter Olympics
First winter olympics were held. Marked the start of international winter sports. -
Stock Market Crash
The stock market crash that led to the great depression, a global economic crisis affecting millions. -
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1930-1939
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Gandhis Salt March
Mahatma Gandhi led a 240-mile march to peacefully protest British taxes on salt in India. -
Al Capone Convicted of Tax Evasion
Gangster Al Capone was sentenced to 11 years for tax evasion. Major victory in governments fights against organized crime -
FDR Inaugurated as President
FDR during the great depression, launched The New Deal, recovery programs and reform to provide relief. His leadership helped reshape the US -
Bonnie & Clyde Killed
Famous outlaws were ambushed and killed by police. Capturing attention and symbolizing desperation of the depression era -
Hindenburg Disaster
German airship Hindenburg exploded while attempting to land in New Jersey. Killed 36 people and one of the first disasters broadcasted live to the public. -
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1940-1949
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Pearl Harbor Attack
Japan attacked the US naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Killing over 2400 people and led to the US entering WWII the following day. -
D Day Invasion
Launched massive beach invasion of Nazi-occupied France in Normandy. This was a turning point in WWII. -
Atomic Bomb dropped on Hiroshima
The US dropped an atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan, killing thousands and helped bring WWII to an end. -
United Nations Founded
United Nations was established officially to promote peace, security, and trust across nations after the devastations of WWII. -
NATO Formed
North Atlantic Treaty Organization was created by 12 countries as military alliance to resist the Soviets during Cold War