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Women get to vote
Women are given the right to vote at the beginning of the 20th century. Women's Suffrage Movement -
First Radio Commerical Broadcast
People were able to hear about the Presidential Race before they read about in the newspaper. This broadcast was on Election Day, so they could speak about the president. First Radio Broadcast -
Warren G Harding became President
Warren Harding became president in 1921, after the first World War was over. He promised Americans that the world would return back to normal. Warren Harding Facts -
Lincoln Memorial Dedication
The Lincoln Memorial was build to honor Abraham Lincoln. The monument was dedicated in 1922. The monument is shown on the back of the penny and on the five dollar bill. Lincoln Memorial Important Individuals -
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium was the first ballpark to be called a stadium. Babe Ruth played in the opening game at Yankee Stadium. Yankee Stadium -
Louis Armstrong Records First Song
Louis Armstrong was one of the most influential jazz composers. He recorded his first solo on April 5, 1923 called "Chimes Blues". His jazz career continued for five decades! Louis Armstrong Biography Chimes Blues Song -
Calvin Coolidge President
Calvin Coolidge was the president after Warren Harding died. He was the 30th President of the United States. Calvin Coolidge Biography -
Winter Olympics
The first winter olympics are held in Chamonix, France. There were 258 athletes from 16 different countries. Winter Olympics -
Mount Rushmore Dedicated as a National Memorial
Mount Rushmore was dedicated as a national memorial. They began thinking of the idea of creating Mount Rushmore in 1923! The four presidents were carved beginning in the 1930s. The History of Mount Rushmore -
Robert Goddard Rocket
Robert Goddard launched the first liquid fueled rocket. It was only in the air for 2 seconds and went 41 feet high. Robert Goddard and his Rocket -
Charles Lindbergh's Transatlantic Flight
Charles Lindbergh was the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean without stopping. He took off in New York City and landed in Paris, 33.5 hours later. Charles Lindbergh Biography Landing in Paris -
Babe Ruth 60th Home Run
Babe Ruth played at Yankee Stadium and hit his 60th homerun in the 1927 season. He was the record holder for 34 years. Babe Ruth's 60th Homerun -
Steamboat Willie Premier
Steamboat Willie was very popular, and the first Broadway cartoon to use synchronized sound! It made 1,000 dollars in the first two weeks. Steamboat Willie -
Martin Luther King was born
Martin Luther king helped African Americans gain equality in America. He is known for his "I have a dream speech". We celebrate his life every January, on Martin Luther King Day. You can listen to part of his "I have a Dream" speech, and listen to a story about his life. I have a Dream Speech Picture Book of Martin Luther King -
Herbert Hoover President
Herbert Hoover became the 31st President of the United States. He was the President during the Stock Market Crash in 1929. Herbert Hoover Biography -
Stock Market Crash
Stock prices began to decline in September, which eventually led to the crash of the Stock Market. Black Tuesday was when stock prices completely crashed. Stock Market Crash
