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U.S. History
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Boy Scouts of America was formed.
The great Boy Scouts of America was formed! The Boy Scouts of America is currently 103 years old! -
Mona Lisa stolen.
This doesn't have to do with U.S. history but this is a cool fact. The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris. It took over two years to find - the thief was a former Louvre guard who tried to sell it to someone, who then tried to get it authenticated. It is the most expensive paintng in the world. -
Woodrow Wilson was elected president.
The first election of a Democratic candidate, since 1892 was Woodrow Wilson. -
Tango dancing was discovered, which led to new fashion statments.
Tango was discovered, which led to shorter skirts and lipstick; short skirts where banned in some American cities as too risque! -
New clothing sprouted up everywhere.
New fads, fashions, colors, and fabrics rocked the clothing industry. -
The first moving assembly line is introduced.
A break through in motor car making. Henry Ford built the first assembly line and was used for mass production by the Ford Motor Company. -
The first telephone call was made.
Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas A. Watson conduct the first telephone conversation between New York and San Francisco. -
Woodrow Wilson was re-elected.
Wilson won his second term as U.S. President. -
U.S enters World War I.
The Untied States of America joined WWI, after the war had been going on for a few years. This was the start of the Great Depression. -
The first mail to be transported by air!
In 1918, the first mail delivered by plane was shipped between Washington, Philadelphia, and New York. -
World War I ends!
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in order to end WWI. -
Women can now vote.
In 1919, the 19th Amendment is passed, stating that women now have the right to vote.
