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Wilson Inaugurated
Woodrow Wilson was sworn into office on March 4, 1913. The day before, suffragist Alice Paul organized a parade "in a spirit of protest against the present political organization of society, from which women are excluded." -
17th Amendment
This amendment is put into effect under Wilson, allowing for the popular vote of federal Senators, something that had not been standard until then. -
Undewood Tariff Signed
Wilson signs the Underwood Tariff, lowering rates considerably in order to increase foreign trade. -
U.S. Declares War on Germany
Wilson signs the declaration four days after asking Congress for one, and the AEF mobilizes under John J. Pershing. The U.S. intervention would effectively help end the war by 1918. -
Harding Inaugurated
Described as a "great looking president", Harding is inexperienced in international affairs, and reflects the views, or lack there of, of the American public. -
Tea Pot Dome Scandal
An incident involving several members of Harding's cabinet leasing government land to oil companies. -
Harding Dies
The president dies while on a speaking tour in California. At first, many speculated that his death was the result of foul play, but this was disproven later on.
