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Early 20th Century U.S. ‑ This Day In History

In the early 20th century, America was flexing its economic and political muscle on the international stage. The era was defined by the temperance movement, Progressive-era activism, the sinking of the Titanic and World War I.

1904

Helen Keller graduates from Radcliffe, first DeafBlind person to earn a B.A.

Early 20th Century U.S.
1938

National Dollar Stores Strike of 1938 begins in San Francisco’s Chinatown

Early 20th Century U.S.
1906

Atlanta Race Massacre of 1906 begins

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1913

Grand Central Terminal opens in New York City

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1907

Oklahoma enters the Union

Early 20th Century U.S.
1917

U.S. ends search for Pancho Villa

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1944

Fire engulfs circus big top in Hartford, killing 167

Early 20th Century U.S.
1904

The Great Baltimore Fire begins

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1908

Queen of American high society dies

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1911

New York Public Library dedicated

Early 20th Century U.S.
1912

Japanese cherry trees planted along the Potomac

Early 20th Century U.S.
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