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Emergency Quota Act
This act was supposed to limit the number of Jewish immigrants that came to America fleeing from persecution. It was a turning point in United States immigration policy. -
Calvin Coolidge Becomes President
After President Harding died in office from a heart attack, Calvin Coolidge, his vice president, became president. -
Immigration Act of 1924
This act limited the number of immigrants permitted into the states via national origins quota, and completely excluded Asian immigrants. -
Herbert Hoover Elected
Herbert Hoover became the 31st president of the United States. -
US Stock Market Crash
The stock market crashed for four days, with the market dropping approximately 25%. This kicked off the Great Depression, which lasted until 1941. -
FDR Elected
Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the 32nd president of the United States. He was elected four times. -
New Deal
After his inauguration, FDR introduced a series of programs and ideas that he believed would bring an end to the Great Depression. He first introduced it to congress on this day. -
World War II Begins
Britain and France declared war on Germany on this day, kicking off the second world war. -
FDR's Third Term
On this day, FDR began his third term in office, making him the only president to serve more than two terms. -
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese launched a surprise attack on the American naval base in Pearl Harbor, killing over 2,000 people. This drove the US to join WWII.