Local NewspaperStock Market Crash
The deepest cause of this stock market crash was the chronic problems that World War I had inflicted on the international political and economic order. Places such as Britain, England, and France, as well as the Americas that were advanced industrially, suffered largely economic wise. Although the United States participated only slightly in World War I, but still suffered, because millions of immigrants swarmed the nation’s industrial cities creating economic and political issues. |
U. S. Supreme Court SealSteps Forward for Women
Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981. She served for 24 years. Opportunities for women in similar positions were very limited, and women struggled to filled positions like lawyers and places within the supreme court. O’Connor earning her place in the U.S. Supreme Court showed that women were becoming more involved with higher level jobs and occupations. |
Apollo 11Scientific Achievements
On the day of July 16th, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins were aboard the Saturn V, at Launch Complex 39A ready to take off into space. On July 20, 1969, these American astronauts landed on the moon. With more than half a billion people watching at home from their television screens, the first human foot was planted upon the moon. This incredible achievement within space science showed that there were huge leaps forward in the fields of science. |
Propaganda PosterAssistance on the Home Front
The World Wars, especially the second World War had a huge impact on the Americas. Even though no battles took place on American soil, the war affected all aspects of American lives. Help was needed in the Americas in order to assist with the military efforts. During these times, millions of unemployed Americans returned to work to produce weapons for the soldiers to use in war. |