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Timeline Assignment
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Assassination of President McKinley
President William McKinley is shot at his second inauguration. He is shot Sept. 6 by anarchist Leon Czolgosz in Buffalo, N.Y, and
later passes away from his injuries. He is succeeded by his vice president, Theodore Roosevelt. -
Start of World War I
U.S. enters World War I, declaring war on Germany and Austria-Hungary after a chain of events and the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand. -
Worldwide influenza epidemic strikes
The influenza epidemic that swept the world in 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people. One fifth of the world's population was attacked by this deadly virus. The influenza pandemic killed more people in absolute numbers than any other disease outbreak in history. -
End of World War I
The Treaty of Versailles brings an official end to WWI. -
Nineteenth Amendment
The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution granted women the right to vote, stating that the right to vote cannot be denied based on sex. -
Start of World War II
World War II began in Europe on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the US Naval base at Pearl Harbor. U.S declares war. -
End of World War II
Truman announced Japan's surrender and the end of World War II. -
Brown v. Board
The Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional. -
Assassination of President Kennedy
John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated while riding in a presidential motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas.