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United States, 1930-1940

By vanceale1
  • Star-Spangled Banner Adopted as National Anthem

    Star-Spangled Banner Adopted as National Anthem

    The Star-Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key, is approved by President Hoover as the national anthem.
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Inaugerated

    Franklin D. Roosevelt Inaugerated

    Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated after defeating incumbent President Hoover.
  • End of Prohibition

    End of Prohibition

    The 21st amendment to the Constitution is passed, ending prohibition
  • Babe Ruth Retires From Baseball

    Babe Ruth Retires From Baseball

    The greatest hitter of all time, Babe Ruth, retires from Major League Baseball
  • Summer Olympic Games

    Summer Olympic Games

    The summer Olympic Games open in Berlin, Germany. At this time, Adolph Hitler is the leader of Germany.
  • FDR Re-Elected

    FDR Re-Elected

    Franklin D. Roosevelt wins the election over challenger Alfred Landon for a second presidential term.
  • Minimum Wage Established

    Minimum Wage Established

    The National Minimum Wage is signed into law, establishing a $0.25/hour minimum wage.
  • New York World's Fair

    New York World's Fair

    The New York World's Fair opens for its two-year run. The fair included the participation of 52 nations and 11 colonies.
  • World War II Begins

    World War II Begins

    The United States declares its neutrality in the European War, and World War II begins.