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The Modern Klu Klux Klan is Founded
Colonel William Simmons and 34 followers reform the KKK on Thanksgiving night. Its formation was fueled with postwar fears. -
Start of the Red Scare
The Red Scare culminated out of fear of the Russian Revolution coming to America. While lasting only a year, many were deported or arrested based on suspician. -
18th Amendment is Ratified
The 18th Amendment is finally ratified by Nebraska. Prohibition comes into effect country wide. -
Attempt on Palmer's life and mail
A mail bomb explodes in front of Palmer's house, intending to kill him. Only succeeded in causing Plamer going on a crusade and forgoing due process, and killing the delivery man. -
Mass deportation
Federal agents collect 249 immigrants and deport them with no regard for due process. -
New York Bomb Scare
Palmer warns of a bomb threat by radicals on May 1 in New York. Thousands of officers are set on warning, but nothing happened. The public turned against Palmer's ideas after the scare. -
Sheppard Towner Act is Passed
Sheppard Towner Act is ratified, provides federal aid to state programs for maternal care. -
Fordney-McCumber Tariff Act is Passed
The act is passed. It raised tariffs substantially higher for more buying of domestic products. -
Harlem Renaissance Begins
The Harlem Renaissance starts with the NAACP's move to Harlem. Black nationalism and literature flourishes. -
Harding Dies
President Harding dies of a heart attack, Calvin Coolidge becomes President. -
Teapot Dome Scandal Investigated
After Harding's death, the Teapot Dome Scandal comes to light. Harding's adminstration's reputation is damaged, and Albert Fall is arrested for taking bribes. -
National Origins Quota is Passed
National Origins Quota Act is ratified. It sets a quota on the types of immigrants allowed in. Those from Europe have a higher number allowed than those from Asia. -
1924 Presidential Election
Coolidge runs against Davis in the election, Coolidge wins by a majority. -
Marcus Garvey is Arrested
Marcus Garvey, a black nationalism advocate, enters a state penitentry for mail fraud. -
Scopes Trial is Decided
The Scopes Trial is decided. Scopes wwas a teacher arrested for teaching Darwinism. The trial found him guilty, but his only punishment was a $100 fine.l -
Death of Sacco and Vanzetti
Two Italian aliens get the chair for robbery and murder. They were less prosecuted for the crimes they committed, and more for their ideas. -
Babe Ruth Becomes a National Icon
By the year's end, baseball player Babe Ruth hit 66 homeruns and became a national celebrity and a household name. -
1928 Presidential Election
Herbert Hoover runs against Al Smith. While Hoover won by a landslide, Smith managed to unite the cities under democrats. -
Empire State Building Completed
The Empire State Building is opened to the public, and serves as the world's tallest building for a number of years. -
The 21st Amendment is Passed
The amendment repeals the 18th Amendment. It completely ends Prohibition in the U.S..
