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Woodrow Wilson begins his Presidential Term
"If you want to make enemies, try to change something." - Woodrow Wilson -
Start of World War One
The combat in World War One was primarily focused in Europe. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
Lusitania was a British ocean liner and briefly the world's largest passenger ship. -
Beginning of the Great Migration
Over 6 million African Americans moved from the rural South West to the urban North East. -
First Woman Elected to Congress
"I may be the first woman member of congress, but I won't be the last." - Jeannette Rankin -
Start of The Selective Service Act
The act required all men in the U.S. between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for military service. -
Espionage Act
The Espiomage Act was out in place to punish acts of interference with foreign relations. -
Lenin leads Russian Revolution
The Russian government is overthrown by radical Bolshevik party lead by Vladimir Lenin -
Wilson's 14 Points
The 14 points were several principles that Wilson believed were needed to achieve peace. -
Sedation Act is Passed
This act extended the Espionage act to cover a wider range of offenses. -
Influenza Epidemic
Influenza killed more people than all of the combat in World War 1, between 20-40 million. -
End of World War One
Over 9 million soldiers and 7 million civilians died in the combat. -
Mickey Mouse is Born
Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie premieres starting Mickey Mouse. The mouse will receive several TV shows and theme parks. Mickey Mouse is also responsible for the creation of copyright. -
Schenk vs US
From this case the US supreme court created the "clear and present danger" test to determine when a state could constitutionally limit an individual's free speech rights. -
US Rejects Membership to the League of Nations
Congress rejected the membership out of fear that the US would get involved in wars that they did not need to be a part of. -
US Rejects Treaty of Versailles
The rejected was primarily based around the objection to joining the League of Nations. -
19th Amendment is Passed
President Woodrow Wilson passed the 19th amendment allowing women to vote. -
Woodrow Wilson's Presidential Term Ends
One of the things president Wilson will be remembered by is the passing of the 19th amendment, allowing women to vote. -
King Tutenkahmen is Discovered
Worldwide press and media covered the uncovering of King Tut's tomb. This event singlehandedly renewed interest in ancient egypt. King Tut will end up becoming the face for many museums and ancient themed exhibits. -
German Reperations
Germans must make reparation payments as stated in the Treaty of Versailles. This causes the German economy to experience severe inflation. One us dollar was worth 7,000 German marks. -
Babe Ruth Hits Number 60
Babe Ruth broke his own record of 59 homeruns. His new record of 60 will stand for 30 years until it is defeated. -
Chicago Mob
This date is remembered by many as "The Saint Valentines day Massacre". Conflict ensured between Al Capone's men and their rival Bugs Moran. Seven people were killed in the conflict. -
End of The Great Migration
African Americans are settling in their new homes after moving North.
