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Open Door Policy
John Hay announces the Open Door Policy to promote trade with China. -
Platt Amendment
The U.S. Congress passes the Platt Amendment, limiting the autonomy of Cuba as a condition for the withdrawal of American troops. -
Panama Canal Control
For $10 million, the United States gains control of the Panama Canal Zone. -
First National Monument
U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower, Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument. A spark for his legacy of national land monuments and conservation -
New President
William Howard Taft is sworn in as the 27th President of the United States. -
Titanic Starts Journey
The British ocean liner RMS Titanic leaves Southampton, England on her maiden voyage for New York City. -
Titanic Sinks
RMS Titanic sinks at 2:20 am, taking with her the lives of more than 1,500 people. -
Steamer Sinks
The steamer Eastland capsizes in central Chicago, with the loss of 844 lives. -
19th Amendment
Women's rights: The United States Congress approves the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which would guarantee suffrage to women, and sends it to the U.S. states for ratification.