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Born
F. Scott Fitzgerald was catholic and born on September 24, 1896. -
College Acceptence
Scott Fitzgerald was accepted to Princeton. -
World War I
The U.S. joined the World War and Scott happily went off to boot camp. -
War Ends
Scott's regiment was about to leave for France, when instead, the war ended. -
Broke off Engagement
Zelda was having second thoughts and broke off the engagement. -
This Side of Paradise Released
His book he started drafting in college was finished and published. -
Marriage
Scott and Zelda were married. -
Pregnancy
The couple interrupted their celebration when Zelda discovered she was pregnant. -
The Birth of their Daughter
Francis Scott Fitzgerald, their daughter, was born. -
The Beautiful and Damned was Published
He published his second novel called "The Beautiful and Damned". -
Europe
The Fitzgerald's moved to Europe so Scott could focus on his work. By this time, they have been living a very alcoholic lifestyle. -
Great Gatsby was Published
The Fitzgerald's went to France for the publication of his third book. -
Stock Market Crashed
This started the worst period of the Fitzgerald's relationship. -
Tender as the Night is Released
He was hoping that this book would be successful, as his reputation and bank account depended on it. -
Wrote "The Crack-Up"
A three part series that continued to reflect his personal life.