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Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding was the 29th president of the United States, and was elected on March 4th, 1921. He served for about three years before his death in 1923. -
Emergency Immigration Act
Also known as the National Origins Act, the Emergency Immigration Act prevented immigration from Asia. -
The National Anthem
In 1929, president Woodrow Wilson officially adopted the Star Spangled Banner (written in 1814) as the national anthem. -
Black Tuesday
This was an important date during the Great Depression, the day share prices on the New York Stock Exchange completely collapsed. -
Dust Bowl Begins
This series of storms greatly affected the American plains, and ruined the agriculture, and economy of the land. It began in 1930, and ended around 6 years later. -
The Empire State Building
This was the day the empire state building began construction, with the hopes of being the worlds first 100 story building. This is now one of the most famous buildings in America. -
Roosevelt
This was the day the 32nd president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, was elected into office. Roosevelt was the only president elected for 3 terms, making him the longest serving president in American History. -
Pearl Harbor
This was the day Japan bombed an American naval base in Hawaii. Because of this event, America decided to join WWII, forever changing the war, and history of America.