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Wilson's Presidency
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WWI
ended: Nov 11, 1918 -
Lusitania
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Great Migration
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First woman elected to congress
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Selective Service Act
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Espionage Act
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Lenin led a Russian Rev.
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Flu epidemic
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14 Points
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Sedition Act
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Schenk v US
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Senate rejects league of nations membership
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Senate rejects treaty of versailles
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19th amendment
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Chanel No. 5
The famous and iconic "Chanel No. 5" perfume is created by Coco Chanel. The launch of the perfume was on the fifth month, on the fifth day of the month May 5, 1921. And to this day it's still being made. -
Macy's Parade
The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on Christmas. More thank 250k people attended. The first giant balloon was Felix the Cat and the organizers let it fly off into the sky. -
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby was published but over the next 6 months the book had sold fewer than 20,000 copies. The book was still being printed and after a few more months it became recognized by major news outlets (The New York Times). Although the reviews were mostly positive, none of them knew what was happening in the book. -
The Circus
Premiered in New York City at the Strand Theatre. It was the very first feature sound film at the beginning of the sound era. Charlie Chaplin Starred in the movie, and it's supposed to be one of his best. -
Steamboat Willie
Walt Disney's famous Mickey Mouse cartoon character appears for the first time in "Steamboat Willie". The cartoon is considered the debut of Mickey Mouse. It's the first Disney cartoon with synchronized sound; Walt Disney believed that synchronized sound was the future of film. It premiered at Universal's Colony Theater in New York City.
