1921-1941

Lindbergh Crosses the Atlantic Ocean

May 20, 1927

He didn't believe that it was possible to fly over the Atlantic Ocean, but made history when he landed in Paris.

Herbert Hover's Election

Mar 4, 1929

Herbert Hoover was elected as the 31st president of the U.S. He was a business man and engineer who was part of the Republican party.

National Anthem

Mar 3, 1931

On this day the "Star Spangled Banner" became the Unites States national anthem which came from the defense of Fort M'Henry.

Hattie Wyatt Caraway

Jan 12, 1932

She was a politician who became the first women elected to serve a full term as a Unites States Senator.

Franklin Roosevelt's Election

Nov 8, 1932

He was part of the Democratic Party and beat Herbert Hoover in the presidential election by a landslide.

Hitler's Rise to Power

1933

Hitler became a dictator and was in charge of everyone. He controlled people and armies which he dictated until he died in April 30, 1945.

Fair Labor Standard Acts

Jun 25, 1938

This act established minimum wage, which was 25 cents an hour, overtime pay, record keeping, and youth employment standards which affected people in the federal, state, and local governments.