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Women’s Suffrage
On August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment was ratified. The 19th amendment is the right for women to vote. After this amendment is ratified, men and women are now somewhat equal. -
World Series on The Radio
The Baseball World Series is broadcasted on radio for the first time. In the series, The New York Giants defeat The New York Yankees. The series score was 5-3 -
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President Harding
President Harding became president on March 4, 1921. He became very ill on July 28, 1923. A few days later he passed away on August 2, 1923. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
In the year 1922, the Teapot Dome Scandal takes place. In the scandal, the U.S. Secretary of Interior leases the Teapot Oil Reserves in Wyoming. People in the U.S were not happy about this scandal, it made them lose trust for President Harding. -
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President Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge became President in 1923, the day President Harding died. His term lasted 6 years (1923-1929). He was the 30th President of the United States -
Cars and Radios
The Ford Motor Company takes its 10 millionth Model T car. Along with that, about 2.5 million radios are now used. There are 500 broadcasting stations along with that. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
In the year 1925, a teacher, John Scopes, was arrested for teaching evolution in the violation of the new state law of banning the teaching of Darwin. Later he was put on trial. Scopes was eventually found guilty -
Charles Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh was the first aviator to make the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean alone. He started his flight on May 20, 1927. His nickname after his flight was “Lucky Lindy”. -
Mickey Mouse was Born
Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie premieres. This introduces a new animated character Mickey Mouse. Mickey mouse was popular back then and still is -
Stock Market Crash
On October 29, 1929, the stock market crashes. This is also known as the Great Crash. This a leading cause to the Great Depression in the 1930’s.
