1920

Blog posts about events that occurred in 1920

  • Ida B. Wells

    Biographical Overview Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) was born during the Civil War Era into slavery on July 16, 1862, in Holly Springs, Mississippi. After the end of the Civil War,…

  • Phoebe “Febb” Ensminger Burn

    Biographical Overview Phoebe Ensminger Burn was born in the quiet community of Mount Verd, Tennessee on November 23, 1873, and was more often well-known by her nickname of “Febb.” She…

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    The Greco-Turkish War

    Overview Background Following their defeat in World War One, the Ottoman Empire had been reduced to a shell of its former self. The only territory they held on to now…

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    Ratification of the 19th Amendment

    Cathy Moran HajoCathy Moran Hajo teaches Discovering Digital History at Ramapo College of New Jersey. She is the editor and director of the Jane Addams Papers Project, and formerly worked…

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