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Chicago "Black Sox" Scandal
The Chicago White Sox were accused of intentionally losing the 1919 World Series. They play the Cincinnati Reds during this game. The were said to ave intentionally thrown the game for money from a gambling syndicate led by Arnold Rothstein. -
Sacco- Venzetti case
The Sacco- Venzetti case was a controversial murder case that lasted from 1921-1927. The murders happened in South Braintree, Massachusetts. The defendants, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, were executed August 23, 1927. -
Flapper's emerge
Young women became flappers because not enough men had come back from the war for every girl to get married. Women wanted to have fun instead of settling down and having children. Cars became a big part of women becoming flappers because it meant they could come and go as they please. -
President Harding Dies
President Harding died from a heart attack. Harding died in San Francisco while on a western speaking tour. Calvin Coolridge succeeded Harding and became the president. -
Macy 1st Thanksgiving day parade
Macy's 1st Thanksgiving day parade was the second oldest Thanksgiving day parade in the United States. The first parade was in Newark, New Jersey. The first Macy's Thanksgiving day parade was in New York City. -
KKK marches in capital
The KKK marched on Pennsylvania Avenue, D.C. on August 9, 1925. To transport the members to D.C., 46 trains were chartered. The march was led by L.A. Mueller, the grand Kleagle of Washington. -
Rudolph Valentino Dies
Rodolfo Alfonso Raffaello Pierre Filibert Guglielmi di Valentina d'Antonguella, better known as Rudolph Valentino, was a heart throb in the 1920s. He died from pleurisy. His movie, The Son of Sheik, came out this year too. -
"The Jazz Singer"- first talking movie
The Jazz Singer is an American musical film. To make the music, they used synchronized music recordings and lip-synchronized singing and speaking. The movie was directed by Alan Crosland. -
Hoover wins Presidency
The 36th quadrennial presidential election was held on Tuesday, November 6, 1928. Democratic nominee, Governor Al Smith lost against Hoover. -
Wall Street Crash
The stock market crash happens in October, 1929. It lasted October 24, 1929 to October 29,1929. The Wall Street Crash was a big part in the Great Depression.
