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Theodore Roosevelt Elected 26th President of the US
Theodore Roosevelt was elected as the 26th president in 1901 and served until 1909 for two terms. He worked towards progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy. -
The Wright Brothers Create Their Airplane
In 1903, brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright created a gasoline-powered airplane. -
Henry Ford Releases the Model T
In 1908, Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, released his Model T, a car which gained much success, making cars a common commodity. -
William Howard Taft Elected 27th President of the US
William Howard Taft was elected the 27th President of the United States in 1909 and served until 1913 for one term. -
Woodrow Wilson Elected 28th President of US
Woodrow Wilson was elected the 28th president of the United States in 1913 and served until 1921 for two terms. At the beginning of World War I, he tried to keep a neutral policy, but eventually led America into war. -
16th Amendment Ratified
The 16th Amendment was passed by Congress on July 2, 1909, and was ratified on February 3, 1913. It allowed Congress to have power to collect income taxes. -
World War I Begins
Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian, causing Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia, igniting World War I. -
German Submarine Sinks the Lusitania
The Lusitania, a passenger liner traveling from New York to Liverpool, England, was sunk by a German submarine, resulting in the death of 128 Americans. -
The United States Enters World War I
On April 6, 1917, the US declared war on Germany after Germany reinstituted its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare on February 1, 1917. -
18th Amendment Ratified
Congress passed the 18th Amendment on December 18, 1917, and it was ratified on January 16, 1919. It prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of liquor. -
Treaty of Versailles Signed
The Treaty of Versailles was signed by Allied and German representatives, ending World War I and establishing terms of peace.