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Teapot Dome Scandal
Senate had to start an investigation about improper leasing of naval oil reserves that were happening during Hardin's time as president. -
Death of President Harding
President Warren G. Harding, elected in 1920 died suddenly of a heart attack, and his vice president, Calvin Coolidge had to take over -
Presidential election: Calvin Coolidge vs John W. Davis
Calvin Coolidge won after already having taken over previously for Warren G. Harding. -
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Scopes Monkey Trial
It was to challenge the new law in Tennessee that banned evolution from being taught in public high schools. -
First transatlantic flight
Charles Lindbergh was the first man to fly over the Atlantic alone without stopping. He flew this journey in his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis. -
Presidential election: Herbert Hoover vs Al Smith
Hoover won and became president of the United States. -
Stock market crash
The stock market dramatically crashed and it started the Great Depression in America. -
Star-Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key finally became the national anthem of the United States, even though it was written during the War of 1812. -
First transatlantic flight by a woman
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to complete a nonstop transatlantic flight. -
Presidential election: Franklin D. Roosevelt vs Herbert C. Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt dramatically won and was elected president of the nation. -
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The New Deal
Put in place by President Franklin Roosevelt, it was a series of programs and projects to help the nation recover from the Great Depression -
21st Amendment
The 21st amendment repealed prohibition. -
Social Security Act
The Social Security Act, which was created to give retired workers benefits and to also give those with disabilities or victims benefits and insurance. -
Presidential election: Franklin D. Roosevelt vs Alfred M. Landon
There was really no competition for Roosevelt as he won by an extreme amount. So, he was re-elected into office. -
Presidential election: Franklin D. Roosevelt vs Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt once again won office and became president of the U.S. for the third time. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan attacked and bombed Pearl Harbor, sinking ships and sailors and terrifying all of America. -
U.S. declared war
After the terrible events of the bombing at Pearl Harbor, the United States chose to finally declare war on Japan, after trying to stay neutral and not join World War II.