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Legal Immigration
A national quota system on the account of incoming immigrants is established by the U.S. Congress, curbing legal immigration. -
WWI
A Congressional solution is reached by both houses. It is signed by President Warren Harding, and declares peace. -
Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial, located on the opposite side of the National Mall from the Capitol building, is dedicated in D.C. -
Time Magazine
Time Magazine is published for the first time. -
Warner Brothers
Warner Brothers Pictures is incorporated. -
Warren Harding
Harding dies in office after becoming ill. Calvin Coolidge takes his place. -
Winter Olympics
The first Winter Olympics are held in France. -
IBM
The IBM is incorporated. -
J Edgar Hoover
Hoover is appointed to be the leader of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. -
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge becomes President, this being his first term other than taking over for Harding. -
Robert H Goddard
Goddard invents the first liquid fueled rocket. -
Air Commerce Act
The Air Commerce Act is passed. It provides aid and assistance to the airline industry. -
Civil War
The Civil War in China prompts U.S. marines to land in order to protect property of the U.S. interests. -
Philo T Farnsworth
The first success in the invention of the television occurs. -
Presidency
Herbert Hoover becomes President. -
Amelia Earhart
Earhart becomes the first women to fly over the Atlantic Ocean. -
Crash in the stock market
A stock market crash ends postwar prosperity. This became one of the worst depressions in history. -
London Naval Reduction Treaty
This treaty is signed by the U.S., Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy, and Japan. -
Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
Hoover signs this, its effective rate hikes would slash world trade. -
Empire State Building
The construction of the Empire State Building is complete. -
Star Spangled Banner
Hoover approves the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key. -
Presidency
Franklin D Roosevelt becomes President. -
The New Deal
The New Deal is approved. -
21st Amendment
The 21st Amendment is passed, ending prohibition. -
Japan
Japan renounces the London Naval Treaty. -
Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympics open in Germany. -
The Polymer
The polymer is invented by Wallace Carothers. -
The Golden Gate Bridge
The opening of the Golden Gate Bridge to pedestrians. -
Pearl Harbor
The attack of American soldiers by the Japanese. Many lives were lost that day and they will always be remembered.
