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Death of President Harding
President Harding dies of a heart attack during his time in office. -
Butler Act
The government bans the teaching of evolution in the public school system. -
Black Tuesday
The stock market suddenly crashed, causing the greatest American economic fail in history, the Great Depression. This day is also referred to as Black Tuesday. -
United States National Anthem
The Star Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key, become the official national anthem of the United States -
First Woman in the Senate
Hattie Ophelia Wyatt Caraway beat out three men in an election to replace her husband's position due to him unexpectedly passing. -
Social Security
The Social Security Act (SSA) was signed by President Roosevelt. This act helped address the needs of unemployment benefits, aids of dependent children among other things. -
21st Amendment
This Amendment repealed the 18th amendment, known as Prohibition. This relegalized the sale of alcohol. -
World War Ii
President Roosevelt officially declared war on Japan after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, which killed and wounded numerous civilians.