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Grover Cleveland elected as 24th president
The first democrat elected as President after the civil war. He won the presidency with the support of Democrats and Republicans that didn't like his opponent's record. He was also the only president that married in the white house. -
F. Scott Fitzgerald is born
He is born. -
first published writing
Fitzgerald's first published writing was in his preparatory school when he was 13 -
Graduated From Newman School
Fitzgerald graduated from his school in 1913 -
Went to Princeton University
Shortly after graduating, he attented Princeton to refine his artistic talents. -
College drop-out
Fitzgerald dropped out of College to join the army. -
18th amendment
Prohibition begins. -
First Book
Fitzgerald's first book, "this side of paradise" was published, and a week later he married the girl he fell in love with during his short time in the army. -
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Roaring Twenties
The euphoric and party happy era following the first world war. -
19th Amendment
Women get the right to vote. -
"The Kid" Released
Charlie Chaplin stared in his film "The Kid" which was inspired by the loss of his child three days after he was born. -
His child
Frances Scott Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald's daughter) is born. She is his only child. -
Great Gatsby
The "Great Gastby" is published. -
Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is published. Soon after, Fitzgerald's life began to fall apart... -
Duke Ellington opens for Cotton Club
Duke Ellington perfomed in the Cotton Club, which was one of the many segregated clubs. -
First Mickey Mouse Movie.
The first ever movie featuring a beloved character of Disney, Mickey Mouse!! -
Stock Market Crashes
When the stock market crashed, the great Depression hit America badly. -
Amelia Earheart trans-atlantic flight
The first woman to make a trans-atlantic flight. -
His Death
Fitzgerald suffered a heartattack, and died on the 21st of December.
