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Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is claimed as a national park by congress. John Muir pushed for this because he strongly wanted to preserve the sequoia trees.
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Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald's birth
F. Scott Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896. He was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
“A Brief Life of Fitzgerald.” F.Scott Fitzgerald Centenary, library.sc.edu/spcoll/fitzgerald/biography.html. -
Start of Ambitions
Fitzgerald attended Newman School which is a catholic prep school located in New Jersey. He met Father Sigourney Fay who encouraged his ambitions for personal achievement and distinction
“A Brief Life of Fitzgerald.” F.Scott Fitzgerald Centenary, library.sc.edu/spcoll/fitzgerald/biography.html. -
My Heart Will Go On
The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg It held 2,200 passengers and 1,500 of those passengers died from the tragic incident. “Titanic Sinks.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/titanic-sinks. -
My Heart Will Go On
The Titanic sank after colliding with an iceberg. It did not start sinking till two hours after it hit the iceberg. The ship held 2,200 people Around 700 people survived while 1,500 died from this tragic event.
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A Soldier
During the war, Fitzgerald joined the army serving his country. He thought he was going to die so he quickly wrote the novel, "The Romantic Egotist,".
“Fitzgerald, F. Scott (1896–1940).” MNopedia, www.mnopedia.org/person/fitzgerald-f-scott-1896-1940. -
Start of a Legacy
Fitzgerald officially started his career as a writer of stories for the mass-circulation magazines. His stories were popular and was known as a 'Post Writer'.
“Fitzgerald, F. Scott (1896–1940).” MNopedia, www.mnopedia.org/person/fitzgerald-f-scott-1896-1940. -
Prohibition
In the year of 1920 the 18th Amendment started which banned the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages. It also banned the transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages.
History.com Staff. “Prohibition.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/prohibition. -
Love and Paradise
Fitzgerald's first novel, 'This Side of Paradise' was first published. Shortly after his first publication, he then married his wife Zelda Sayre.
“A Brief Life of Fitzgerald.” F.Scott Fitzgerald Centenary, library.sc.edu/spcoll/fitzgerald/biography.html. -
America's Pastime
The America Professional Football Association was formed in Canton, Ohio by 14 men. Today, it is a multi-billion dollar organization known as the National Football League.
Klein, Christopher. “The Birth of the National Football League.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 4 Sept. 2014, www.history.com/news/the-birth-of-the-national-football-league. -
New Life
The only child of Zelda Sayre and Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born. Her name was Frances Scottie Fitzgerald.
“Fitzgerald, F. Scott (1896–1940).” MNopedia, www.mnopedia.org/person/fitzgerald-f-scott-1896-1940. -
Another Publication
While Fitzgerald lived in New York City he wrote another novel, "The Beautiful and Damned". It is a naturalistic chronicle of the dissipation of Anthony and Gloria Patch.
“Fitzgerald, F. Scott (1896–1940).” MNopedia, www.mnopedia.org/person/fitzgerald-f-scott-1896-1940. -
Walt Disney
Walt Disney Studios was founded after Walt Disney moved to California in 1923. In October his first animation 'Alice Comedies' launched which started up the studio.
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The Great Gatsby
One of Fitzgerald's most famous novels, 'The Great Gatsby', was first published. The novel includes events that mirrors real events that occurred in Fitzgerald's life.
“Fitzgerald, F. Scott (1896–1940).” MNopedia, www.mnopedia.org/person/fitzgerald-f-scott-1896-1940. -
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart is the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Her plane crashed in 1937 while flying across the Pacific Ocean. Her body and plane were never found.
World Events during the 1930s, livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe30s/worldevents_01.html. -
Black Tuesday
The start of the Great Depression was caused by a crash in the stock market in October 1929. Due to this, Wall street wiped out millions of investors.
History.com Staff. “Great Depression.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/great-depression. -
Pluto
In the year of 1930 the planet Pluto was discovered. It is now not apart of our solar system and is a dwarf planet.
Rosenberg, Jennifer. “The 1930s Was Marked by Somber and Difficult Times.” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/1930s-timeline-1779950. -
National Anthem
The "Star Spangled Banner" officially became the United States of America's national anthem. The national anthem represents the country of America.
World Events during the 1930s, livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe30s/worldevents_01.html. -
Al Capone
Al Capone failed to pay his income taxes which resulted him being taken into custody. He was sentenced to eleven years in prison and served time in Alcatraz.
“How the Law Finally Caught Al Capone.” FBI, FBI, 28 Mar. 2005, archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2005/march/capone_032805. -
Monopoly
Charles Darrow invented the board game 'Monopoly' with the help of Elizabeth Magie, Louis Thun, and Fred Thun. The Parker Brothers then adopted it and turned it into a household name.
“March 7, 1933: Monopoly Game First Created.” Day in Tech History, 1 Mar. 2016, dayintechhistory.com/dith/march-7-1933-monopoly-game-created/. -
Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam was built to contain the Colorado River and provide water for the southwest region. It was dedicated by President Franklin Roosevelt.
History.com Staff. “Hoover Dam.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/hoover-dam. -
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge located in San Francisco, California was completed. It costed $35 million to build.
“Golden Gate Bridge Opens.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/golden-gate-bridge-opens. -
Hollywood
Fitzgerald went to Hollywood by himself during the summer of 1937. He had a six month Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer screenwriting contract which paid him $1000 a week.
“A Brief Life of Fitzgerald.” F.Scott Fitzgerald Centenary, library.sc.edu/spcoll/fitzgerald/biography.html. -
Third Term
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected for his third term. It is a written rule that no president should serve more than two terms. He defeated Republican Wendell Wilkie.
“FDR Nominated for Unprecedented Third Term.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fdr-nominated-for-unprecedented-third-term. -
Death
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald died in Hollywood, California at the age of forty-four due to a heart attack. He died thinking he was a failure.
“A Brief Life of Fitzgerald.” F.Scott Fitzgerald Centenary, library.sc.edu/spcoll/fitzgerald/biography.html.
