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President Mckinely was assassinated.
On September 6, 1901, William Mckinley, the President of the United States, was shot and killed inside the Temple of Music on the grounds of the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt succeeds him as the 26th President of the United States. -
The Wright Brothers fly for the first time.
Wilbur and Orville saw how birds glide through the air after seeing them in flight. They felt that by warping and modifying the wings, they might maintain flying. Wilbur and Orville Wright successfully flew a glider on December 17th, which led to the development of the modern airplane. -
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Howard Taft becomes President.
Howard Taft's program focused on debunking trust and reforming the civil service. During his only team, he strengthened ICC and enhanced the postal service. I was once trapped in a tub. -
The sinking of the Titanic
The Titanic was hit on the starboard four days into the trip when it was unable to steer away from an iceberg quickly enough. With four flooded compartments on top, the Titanic was supposed to be able to stay afloat. Additionally, the boat didn't carry half as many lifeboats as was required for pore capacity and evacuation. The Titanic sank, killing almost 3,000 people. When news of the Titanic reached the public, it sparked indignation. -
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Woodrow Wilson elected President.
Few presidents have been able to push through a legislative program like his, which stood unmatched until the latest accord. Despite Woodrow's vow of equal treatment for African Americans, major champion for women's suffering. His administration instituted a racial segregation policy for government employees. Woodrow Wilson's second term was dedicated to keeping the United States out of war. -
The start of World War I
Great Powers, two opposed alliances, the Central Powers, and the Triple Entente, as well as general powers, were involved in the conflict. In the biggest war in history, 70 million military personnel were deployed, 60 million of them were Europeans. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was the catalyst for the outbreak of war. -
The Sinking of the Luisitania
Due to fog, skipper William Thomas Turner delayed the Lusitania on one of their voyages. U-20 had been instructed to keep an eye out for U-boats, but it was too late when it latched on to the Lusitania and released a torpedo at 1:40 p.m., squarely hitting the starboard side. When it touched the public, it shook the entire globe, unleashing another explosion that sank the ship in just 18 minutes, killing 1,198 of the 1,959 people on board. -
The Treaty of Versailles brings an end to World War One.
9-13 million people died as a result of global strife, which resulted in unparalleled bloodshed. On November 18, 1918, Germany surrendered and all nations called for peace negotiations. After considerable haggling, Germany and the Allies signed the Treaty of Versailles, thus ending the war. -
The 19th Amendment is passed
In order to promote equal voting rights for women, no state may deny the right to vote on the basis of gender. The amendment was passed in 1887, and it took just 40 years for women's rights to become militant. Campaigning and Congressional approval, aided by women in industry during WW1, culminated in the 19th Amendment's adoption.