HIST-151.003 1st Edition Lecture 22 Outline of Last Lecture I. Chapter 22: “WWI: Progressive Crusade @ Home & Abroad, 1914-1920” cont.Outline of Current Lecture II. Chapter 23: “From New Era to Great Depression”- Return to “normalcy”: the 1920’s - Harding, Coolidge, Hoover (Republicans in the White House)- Ohio Gang & Teapot Dome - Kellogg – Briand Pact – 50 nations ‘Outlaw’ War- 18th Amendment/ProhibitionCurrent Lecture Return to “normalcy”: the 1920’s - Normalcy is subjective – Americans wanted isolation- Less government involvement, regulation, management- The re-establishment of Laissez Faire “Let it alone”Harding, Coolidge, Hoover (Republicans in the White House)- Three Republicans in the White House during the 1920’s – all anti-Progressivists- Warren G. Harding from Ohio – 1st of the threeo Elected in 1920 – died in office in 1923- Calvin “Silent Cal” Coolidge replaced Harding after his death and was re-elected in the election of 1924- Edgar Hoover was elected in 1928 – Black Friday and the Great Depression followed shortly after Hoover’s electionOhio Gang & Teapot Dome - Harding Administration was the most corrupt administration in Presidential history o Failed to vet his cabineto Harding brought his closest friends from Ohio to fill his cabinet – utilized the Spoils System- Media dubbed Harding’s Administration as the Ohio Gang- Left a long lasting negative effect on the Executive position even after Harding’s presidency- Teapot Dome of Wyoming held one of the United States’ largest oil reserves- Secretary of Interior – manages the public domainThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o Leased drilling rights at the Teapot Dome to private investors o Profits from the drilling lined the pockets of the Ohio Gang and drained the oil reserve- Harding’s death prevented his own impeachment as well as kept him out of jailKellogg – Briand Pact – 50 nations ‘Outlaw’ War- Congressman Kellogg and French Representative Briand drew up an international piece of Legislation asking all willing countries to sign, promising that they will not pursue war against another country- Essentially “outlawed” war across the world – Pact did not have any teeth- 50 nations signed and embraced the Pact – known as the “International Kiss” – provided hope- One of the few events of foreign affairs that the U.S. was involved in during the 1920’s18th Amendment/Prohibition- Wilson Administration was overcome with guilt regarding the harsh life that the doughboys faced while in trench warfareo Many returned with missing limbs, and mental disorders caused by mustard gas- Edith Galt – Wilson’s wife - wanted the White House to recognize women - Wilson Administration passed two Amendments for women- 18th Amendment – Prohibition – banned the manufacturing, distribution, and consumption of alcohol- 19th Amendment – Women’s Voting Rights – Granted women of any race over the age of 21 the right to vote*Do not forget to read the novel All Souls: A Family Story from Southie for the book quiz, this Friday March