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19th Amendment
On August 28, 1920 the 19th amendment was created. The 19th amendment was created to allow women to vote in elections. The 19th amendment is also called women's suffrage. -
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1920's Timeline
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Harding wins presidency
On November 2, 1920 Warren Harding won presidency. He's known as one of America's worst presidents because during him being president the Teapot Dome Scandal happened. This is when Albert Fall the Secretary of Interior sold oil that was not mean't to be sold. -
Traffic signals
In 1923, after seeing 2 vehicles collide Garret Morgan created the first traffic signal. Since vehicles were becoming more common this is a great idea. The first traffic light used red, yellow and green colors. -
Television was invented
In 1925, John Baird created the Television. The first television broadcast in the US was in 1928. The first TV was a big cube shape and in black and white. -
KKK march
On August 8, 1925 the Klu Klux Klan marched in Washington. The KKK is an all white group that's known for wearing white pointy hats and white robes. They marched to demonstrate their power. -
Jukebox invented
In 1927 the jukebox was invented. This was created by the Automated Musical Instrament Company. This invention is still being used in restaurants and other places today -
60th Homerun
On September 30, 1927 Babe Ruth hit his 60th homerun. He broke his own previous record of 59 which will stand for years later. He hit this homerun at Yankee Stadium. -
Mickey Mouse
On November 18, 1928 a animated cartoon called Steamboat Willie was created. This cartoon was the first appearance of Mickey Mouse. Walt Disney is the creator of him. -
The Great Depression
In 1929 he American stock market collapses signaling the Great Depression. The Dow Jones Industrial Average peaks in September 1929 and won't be normal again till 1954. The Dow will drop again at a Depression-era in 1932 -
Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
In the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, the bloodiest incident in a decade-long turf war between Chicago mobsters fighting to control the lucrative bootlegging trade. Members of Al Capone's gang murder six followers of rival Bugs Moran. This happened in a garage.
