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World War I
One of the worst wars in history, has the central and allies power -
America enters WWI
Voted in the support to go to war with Germany. Then house talked 2 days later later declared on Germany. -
Race riots in Omaha
These ended in lynching Will Brow. Also during this there was two deaths of white people. was about and alleged rape of a 19 year old girl. -
Kool-aid invented
it was invented by Edwin E. Perkins. Also it was invented in Hastings Nebraska. -
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The Great Depression
This effected people across the world. It was a very bad time for people money wise, everything crashed. -
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The Dust Bowl
Was the time of drought, very bad time for the farmers/ag. Also were lots of dust storms during this time. -
The first session of the Unicameral
There is only one unicameral in the US is in Nebraska. It is basically is only one house. -
Omaha Star
Mildred Brown was the maker of the Omaha star. 6,000 copies were sold the first time they had one. -
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World War II
Was a world conflict, contains Allies, and the axis powers -
America enters WW2
They joined the war because Japan bombed Peal Harbor. then three days later Germany and Italy said they were going to war so America joined -
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SAC is at Offutt Air Force Base
It was originally called fort cook but renamed in honor of world war 1. Used to be in Maryland, it is strategic air commands. Wanted to protect the US and it's allies -
UNL Students protest the Vietnam War
Tried show the injustice of the students murdered, also the disapproval of president Nixon's run.