Newsworthy Events

Jan 1, 1924

The Klu Klux Klan is reborn

The KKK believed that America should be racially pure, which means they discriminated the blacks. The Klan became very strong in many states, including non-southern states. The Klu Klux Klan had over 5 million members in 1924. It tried persuade politics by using violence, but by the end of the decade the Klan began to decline.

Nov 1, 1924

Two women were elected governor

Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected as governor of Wyoming, and Miriam "Ma" Ferguson for Texas. This was a big deal for women, because it took 50 years for an equal rights amendment would pass Congress.

Jan 10, 1928

Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart "Lady Lindy" the first women passenger to cross the Atlanticz

Jan 1, 1928

Kellogg Brian Pact is signed

The Kellogg Brian Pact was Calvin Coolidge's creation. The Pact was signed by 15 nations. The treaty stated that these nations will not make a war with one another except in time of self-defense. Many Americans liked this Pact hoping that war will stop.

May 10, 1927

Lindbergh Flys across the Atlantic

Lindbergh was the first person to fly nonstop across the Atlantic. He flew because he heard there was an offer of $25,000 to anyone that would dare to fly nonstop. He flew 3,600 mile in 33 hours, after that he became a hero.