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Wilson’s Presidency
Wilsons presidency lasted from 1913 to 1921. He was the 28th president and created the League of Nations, ratified the 19th amendment, and kept us out of WW1 for 2 years. -
The Start of WW1
The First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918. This war consisted of many countries, the most important being Germany, Autria-Hungary, and Turkey against France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, and Japan. -
The Sinking of the Lusitania
The sinking of The Lusitania, a British ship, was caused by a German torpedo. This caused 1,197 people to lose their lives, including 128 Americans. -
The Oath of Jeannette Rankin
The Oath of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman to hold federal office in the United States, occurred in 1917. She was a women's rights activist and a politician. -
Selective Service Act
The Selective Service Act was signed in 1917. This Act requires/d all men of, ages 21-45, to register for the military. -
John F. Kennedy
JFK is born this day in 1917! -
Espionage Act
The Espionage Act was signed in 1917 and prohibited American citizens from speaking badly about their country during times of war. It also prohibited gaining information, taking photos, and copying any information from the government. -
The Russian Revolution
In 1917, Lenin led a revolution in Russia. This was due to his drive to overthrow capitalism and replace it with socialism. -
The Spanish Flu
The Spanish Flu, a pandemic that spread throughout the world from 1918 to 1920, and killed fifty million people. -
Influenza Outbreak/s
The first influenza outbreak in 1918 was fairly mild, with 75,00 flu-related deaths. -
Life Expectancy
The life expectancy for women in 1918 was 42.2 years and even lower, with 36.6 years for men. -
Wilsons 14 Points
In 1918, President Wilson signed his 14 Points. The Points proposed a peaceful end to WW1, such as open seas and open covenants. -
Daylight Savings Time
On this day, Daylight savings time goes into effect for the first time in the United States! -
The Sedition Act
The Sedition Act, 1918, expanded on the Espionage Act which stated that American citizens cannot speak poorly about their country in times of war. It also stated that citizens could not print or publish any false and/or malicious writings on the country. -
Schenck vs. United States
Schenck vs. United States, 1919, was a court cases that involved and drew the lines for the Espionage Act. Schenck was accused with violating this Act, where he was proven guilty. -
Worlds Largest Hotel
The Hotel Pennsylvania opens in Manhattan, and is at the time the worlds largest hotel! -
Jackie Robinson
Oh this day, Jackie Robinson was born! -
The 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment was signed by President Wilson in 1919. This Amendment gave women the right to vote. -
Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles
The United States Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. This Treaty stated that the Central powers would take the blame for WW1 and owe land and power. -
The Great Migration
Throughout the turn of the century, blacks were now able to move to the North. Here, they would face less discrimination and abuse. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
The Teapot Dome Scandal, 1921 - 1923, was the bribery of President Harding. During this time frame, he was accused and convicted of accepting bribes from oil companies.