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Wilson Presidency
Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States, serving in office from March 4th, 1913 to March 4th, 1921. Wilson led America into WW1, believing the outcome would lead to a safer America. -
WW1 Timeframe
WW1 officially began on August 1st, 1914 when Germany declared war on Russia. Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28th, 1914, one of many factors leading to this declaration of war. The war went on for many years, involving many other countries. On November 11th, 1918, WW1 officially ended, when Germany signed an armistice with the Allies and surrendered. The treaty of Versailles was then signed on June 28th, 1919, an official agreement, formally ending the war. -
Lusitania
On May 7th, 1915 a German U- Boat sank a British ocean-liner. There were over 1,900 people on board, and more than 1,100 people died. More than 120 of these people were Americans, which is part of what made this event so important. The sinking of Lusitania was one of the final straws leading to America's involvement in WW1. -
First Woman Elected to Congress
Jeannette Rankin was elected to Congress in 1916, as a representative for Montana, becoming the first woman ever to hold that position in the United States government. -
Great Migration
The Great Migration lasted from around 1916-1970. During this time over 6 million African Americans relocated from the south to the north, finding jobs during WW1 and beginning to establish their place in society. -
Lenin led a Russian Revolution
During the Russian revolution of 1917, Lenin led a group called the Bolsheviks, and ended the traditional csarist rule. This revolution began the change into creating the Soviet Union and communist Russia. -
Selective Service Act
The United States Congress passed the Selective Service Act on May 18th, 1917. This act allowed the president to draft soldiers, requiring every man ages 21-30 to register for service. Due to this act, close to half of the men who served in WW1 had been drafted. -
Espionage Act
The Espionage Act, passed on June 15th, 1917, prohibited the American people from sharing any information that could interfere with the United States war efforts or lead to the success of other countries. If found guilty of this offense, people would face a $10,000 fee and a 20 year prison sentence. -
Influenza Epidemic
The 1918 epidemic, also known as the Spanish flu, was caused by the H1N1 virus. It is believed that 1/3 of the worlds population contracted this virus, and around 50 million died. Believed to be first spread in the US by people in the military in the spring of 1918, it rapidly spread throughout the entire world in 1918-1919. -
Wilson's 14 Points
Wilson's 14 points, established in a speech on January 8th, 1918, were principles to be used to end WW1 peacefully. The points focused on a post- war settlement between nations, to create long lasting peace. -
Sedition Act
The United States congress passed the Sedition Act on May 16th, 1918. This act allowed any US citizen who made false statements against the US government to be fined and/or put in jail. -
Schenck vs. US
Schenck vs. US was a supreme court case that was decided on March 3rd, 1919. The case was centered around Charles T. Schenck who opposed the draft that had been recently enforced, and printed flyers encouraging others to do the same. Schenck was arrested, and said to have violated the espionage act. The supreme court ruled against Schenck upholding the espionage act. -
US Senate Rejects Treaty of Versailles
During post WW1 negotiations, President Wilson refused to allow any seniors to attend the peace discussions in Paris. Because of this, and Wilson's stubbornness, when the Treaty of Versailles was brought to the senate, with no amendments, the senate rejected the treaty, making it the firs peace peace treaty to be rejected by the senate. -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment was ratified on August 18th, 1920, and gave the right to vote to women. This amendment prohibited the US government from taking the right to vote on the basis of sex. -
American Professional Football Leauge Formed
On September 17th, 1920, the American Professional Football Leauge was formed. Jim Thorpe was the founder, and the Leauge began having 11 teams involved. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
The Teapot Dome Scandal involved the cabinet of President Warren G. Harding during the years 1921-1923. Damaging the reputation of the Harding administration, Albert Bacon Fall became the first member of a presidential cabinet to go to prison. Fall was convicted of accepting bribes from various oil companies. -
World Series Broadcast on the Radio
For the first time ever, the baseball World Series is broadcast on radio. An important moment in the viewing of sports, and impressive with the technology at the time. The New York Giants beat the New York Yankees, five games to three. -
Discovery of Insulin
Insulin was discovered and first used on January 11th, 1922. Discovered by Sir Frederick G Banting (picture), Charles H Best, and JJR Macleod at the University of Toronto. This discovery changed the lives of millions with diabetes, as people were lucky to live for 1-2 years with T1 diabetes. -
First Female Governor in the US
On January 5th, 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross became the Governor of Wyoming, making history as the first female Governor in the US. A monumental moment for women in politics. -
Mickey Mouse Makes his First Appearance
Mickey Mouse made his first appearance in a short film, Steamboat Willie, in November 1928. The first of many, this appearance started Mickey Mouse on the path to becoming the beloved cartoon character that is known across the world today.
