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The United States enters World War I
The United States entered World War I in 1917 after years of neutrality, following the interception of the Zimmermann Telegram and unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany. Merchant ships and civilian casualties rising, congress voted to declare war on Germany. -
The 19th Amendment is passed
The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on August 18, 1920, granted women the right to vote, marking the realization of the suffrage movement's decades-long struggle for women's voting rights. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression, triggered by the 1929 stock market crash, marked the beginning of a severe economic downturn characterized by widespread unemployment and financial hardship. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President
Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President and introduces the New Deal to address economic challenges. Some New Deal initiatives that still have an impact today.
Social Security provides financial assistance to retirees and disabled individuals.
The FDIC insures bank deposits, ensuring the stability of the banking system. The SEC, The TVA, Environmental conservation and national parks, and The Fair Labor Standards Act are some we also still have. -
The attack on Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike that took place without any declaration of war, catching the United States off guard.
The attack resulted in significant casualties, with over 2,400 Americans killed and nearly 1,200 wounded. -
USA drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The bombings were carried out during the final stages of World War II. The U.S. decision to use atomic bombs was influenced by the desire to force Japan's surrender and bring about a swift end to the war. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Citizens argued that the segregation of public schools based on race violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Brown v. Board of Education desegregates public schools in the U.S. -
"I Have a Dream" speech
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech dreamed of a future where all individuals would be judged by their character rather than the color of their skin. He passionately advocated for racial equality and justice, emphasizing the need for an end to racial discrimination and segregation. -
The Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act is passed, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
Apollo 11
The moon landing was a critical moment in the Cold War-era Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union.