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Wilson’s Presidency Term
President Wilson led the country as president, and is known for his leadership in World War 1. Ended on March 4th 1921. -
World War 1
World War 1 was between the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire) and the Allies (Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Japan, and the United States). It included the first usage of tanks, air fighting, chemical warfare, and women were involved for the first time as well. It ended on August 24-29th 1921 when the Treaty of Versailles was signed, even though the United States never ended up signing it all. Shortly after the flu pandemic broke out. -
Lusitana
The Cunard ocean liner the RMS Lusitania was sunk by Germany. -
Great Migration
Where 6 million African Americans moved from the South to the north, midwest, west, and northeast. Ended in 1970. -
Lenin and the Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution was the end of the Ramona dynasty and the Bolshevik’s led by Lenin would take over and become the communist power of the Soviet Union. -
First Woman Elected to Congress
Jeanette Rankin of Montana was sworn into the House of Representatives -
Selective Service Act
Signed into law by President Wilson requiring all men between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for military service. -
Espionage Act
The Espionage Act punished espionage and the usage of any information regarding national defense for the purpose of helping another country or disadvantaging the United States -
Influenza Pandemic
500 million people were infected and about 50 million died. Ended in 1919. -
Wilson’s 14 Point Proposal
A proposal made by President Woodrow Wilson about his plan after World War 1 for the prevention of another war. -
Sedition Act
Restricted foreign residents as well as limited freedom of speech and freedom of press. -
Schneck vs US
US decided the freedom of speech in the first amendment could be taken away if the speech was “clear and present danger”. -
Treaty of Versailles Rejected by Congress
The Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles because they did not agree with the League of Nations. -
19th Amendment
Women were given the right to vote. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
A bribery scandal including President Warren G. Harding. Ended in 1923. -
Chanel No. 5 Created
The ever popular and famous perfume made by Chanel was created on this date and is now arguably one of the most iconic perfumes of all time and revolutionized the perfume industry. -
First Ms. America Pageant
Margaret Gorman was the first Ms. America from the District of Columbia at the age of 16. The grand prize was then called the Golden Mermaid Trophy and the event was held in Atlantic City. This pageant was the start of the social reform being given to women. She became the new icon for the American woman in the 20th century. Even today the Ms. America pageant is still a beloved tradition and icon for young women, and the most coveted title in pageants other than Ms. World. -
Insulin Creation
Insulin was created to treat patients with diabetes. It was created by Sir Frederick G. Banting, Charles H. Best, and JJR Macleod at the university of Toronto. Before the creation of insulin it was expected that those with diabetes wouldn’t live past two or three years with Type 1. The first to receive it was a 14 year old boy, but he had an allergic reaction so it was revised and later was administered to the ward of children in comas due to the diabetes and were awakened to their happy family. -
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby was a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald taking place in the Jazz Age and follows the story of the rich Jay Gatsby and his want to reconcile with his love Daisy Buchanan who is married. It criticizes the class system and the empty lives of the upper class, the American dream, and the truths behind marriage. It had mixed reception with some thinking it great and others thinking it horrible, however now it is one of the great American classics. -
The Wall Street Crash
The Wall Street Crash or the Great Crash was the most devastating and biggest crash in the history of the American stock market. It is also believed to be the catalyst for the Great Depression. It was caused by the arrest of several top British investors due to fraud and forgery caused the London stock market to crash, creating instability in America because of overseas investments. Although it ended in November 13th 1929, it led into the Great Depression and its effects were felt for years.
