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First commercial plane flight in United States
The plane flight was from Saint Petersburg to Tampa. The plane was a Benoist XIV the plane was flown by Tony Jannus and his one paying passenger, who paid $400.
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Ford Motor Company introduces an 8 hour work day
During 1914 Ford Motor Company introduces 8 hour work day to employees. The employees got paid a minimum wage of $5 for a day's labor -
Mother's Day
On May 8th Congress passed the law making the second Sunday of May the national holiday Mother's Day. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassination
19 year old Serbian Nationalist Gavrilo Princip shot and killed the Archduke, the heir of the Austro Hungry throne. [http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/outbreak-of-world-war-i/videos/world-war-i-alliances?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false] -
USS Nevada is launched
The first US super dreadnought is launched
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Germany declares war.
Germany declares war on Russia and France. Germany supported the Austro Hungry empire after the assassination of the Archduke -
Britain declares war on Germany
Britain and Russia were allies. When Germany declared war on Russia Britain responded by declaring war Germany -
First telephone conversation between New York and San Francisco
Alexander Grahm Bell and Thomas Watson have the first telephone conversation. -
US Coast Guard is established.
US coast guard takes over the responsibilities that the US Life Saving Services previously did. -
Lusitania Sunk
The British ship the Lusitania was sunk by a German U boat killing 128 American passengers -
US purchases Virgin Islands
United States purchases Virgin Islands from Denmark for 25 million -
Park Service is created
Park Service is created with the mission to protect and serve natural lands historic sites and wildlife. -
Woodrow Wilson wins second term for president
Woodrow wins president for the second time beating Republican candidate Charles E Hughes -
US declares war on Germany
US declares war on Germany and joins allies in World War 1 -
First US troops land in Europe
Under the command of General John Pershing the American Expeditionary force landed in Europe -
Timezones established
United States Congress establishes timezones. -
18th Amendment was passed
Probation becomes law. It is now illegal to consume and sell alcohol beverages -
Treaty of Versailles is signed
The Treaty of Versailles is signed ending World War 1 -
19th Amendment is passed
19th Amendment is passed giving the right to vote to women -
American Professional Football League
American Professional Football League is formed -
Warren G Harding wins presidential election
Harding wins landslide victory in presidential election -
Construction on Yankee stadium begins
Construction on Yankee stadium begins in New York city -
Warren G Harding dies
Warren G Harding dies in office. Calvin Coolidge Becomes president -
Calvin Coolidge stays in office for a second term
Calvin Coolidge wins presidential race staying in office -
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Great Mississippi Flood occurs
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Amelia Earhart flies over the Atlantic Ocean
Amelia Earhart becomes the first American women to fly across the Atlantic Ocean -
Herbert Hoover wins presidential election
Herbert Hoover wins presidential election -
Stock Market Crash
Stock Market crash causing the worst depressions in US history -
Clarence Birdseye creates frozen food
Technology moves forward. Clarence Birdseye invents frozen food with his quick-freezing process and patents the concept.
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The Star Spangled Banner becomes the national anthem
Herbert Hoover and Congress approved the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem -
Empire State building opens for business
Construction on the Empire State building Is completed and the doors open for business -
Franklin D Roosevelt becomes President
Franklin D Roosevelt beats Hebert Hoover in the presidential race
