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Galveston Hurrricane
In September 1900, one of the deadliest natural disasters took as many as 8000 lives. When it hit, it was a category four hurricane and destroyed much of the housing. Aft -
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Timeline U.S/ Texas History 1900-2000
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McKinley Is shot
During the celebration of his second inauguration, he was shot by an anarchist in New York. He was the 25th president and served from 1897-1901 -
Panama Canal
In November of 1903, the U.S. takes over the Panama canal. The U.S. signed the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty giving it permanent access to the Panama canal zone. -
U.S Enters World War One
U.S. declared war against Germany soon after Austria-Hungary joined. It was not until three years later that they signed an armistice. -
Leauge of Nations
The League of Nations meets for the first time. Established in Geneva Switzerland was made to provide a forum to discuss international disputes. -
World War 2
every powerful nation in the world the Axis Powers Japan, Germany, it'll, and the allies the soviet union the U.S, France, and the UK -
Assasination of JFK
President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Tex on Nov 22nd . LBJ takes his place in office -
MLK Assasination
Dr. martin Luther King Jr is assassinated outside his hotel room in Tennessee. -
Exxon Incident
On March 24, Exxon Valdez, over 11 million gallons of Crude oil were duped on the Prince William Sound. This had many long-lasting effects such as the death of wildlife in and outsides the water. -
Waco Sieage
on April 19, after a 51-day standoff with the FBI, Branch Davidian Compund Burns to the ground.