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Warren G. Harding
Harding became the 29th president of the United States. He unfortunately died two years after being office in 1923. -
Immigration Act
The Immigration Act of 1924 did not allow for anyone in the Asian community to enter the U.S. It only allowed a very limited amount if immigrants to enter America. Only 2% of immigrants were let in. -
The Scopes Trial
John Scopes was a Biology in Tennessee. Scopes was placed on trial for violating the "Butler Act." This meant that no Biology teacher was allowed to teach evolutionary views. Rather, only from the eyes of a Biblical lense. The trial became world known but was later excused. -
Charles Lindbergh Flies
Charles Lindbergh became the first man to ever fly across the Atlantic ocean by himself with no brakes. After this major event, many people began to realize what traveling was starting to become. -
The Manchuria Railroad Explosion
This event was extremely random according the Japanese. Apart of their railroad suddenly blew up and ruined their train tracks. Many believe that this was from the Anti-Japanese government. -
Roosevelt becomes President
Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected into office on this date and became one of the most influential American president's ever. He was the 32nd president in U.S. history. -
World War II Begins
Once France and Britain declared war on Germany, WWII began. This would end up being one of the most significant events in U.S. history. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was bombed by Japan. This event caused the United States to want to join World War II.