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Hollywood Becomes a Central Location For Film Production
In 1913, the motion picture industry was in its infancy, but new companies were forming and moving their main focus to Hollywood, California
Apr 14, 20245 min read


Jim Thorpe and the American Professional Football Association
This is the history of the National Football League and its founding with Jim Thorpe as president of the league in 1920.
Mar 17, 20247 min read


Radio History and The Marconi Wireless Company
In 1913, the radio industry began to be regulated by national gov'ts and the Marconi Company became the largest radio operation in the US.
Feb 2, 202411 min read


C.I. Scofield And The Philadelphia School of the Bible
C.I. Scofield is a controversial historical figure who started the Philadelphia School of the Bible in 1914.
Jan 15, 202416 min read


Woodrow Wilson's 1912 Campaign: The New Freedom
Woodrow Wilson's 1912 presidential campaign slogan was The New Freedom. This article discusses Wilson's speeches and agenda.
Jan 12, 202422 min read


Prohibition History and The 18th Amendment
The movement towards the eighteenth amendment began in 1913, however alcohol was a prominent political issue throughout American history.
Nov 3, 202311 min read


Ludwig Von Mises Becomes a University Professor
In 1913, Ludwig Von Mises became an unpaid professor at Vienna University beginning his career as an Austrian economist.
Oct 26, 20236 min read


The 19th Amendment: Women's Suffrage
The 19th Amendment was ratified in August 1920. However, the battle to achieve it reached a new level in 1913.
Oct 25, 20238 min read


FDR Becomes Assistant Secretary of the Navy
FDR became the Assistant Secretary of the Navy inside the Woodrow Wilson administration in 1913 and served during WWI.
Oct 24, 20236 min read


The Seventeenth Amendment
The Seventeenth Amendment is one of the least recognized constitutional amendments, yet it had a giant impact on American politics.
Oct 20, 20238 min read


The Sixteenth Amendment and Income Taxes
The impact of the Sixteenth Amendment and income taxes created a turning point in American tax history. Learn why in this article.
Oct 18, 202310 min read

How Bitcoin Restores Capitalism
A Brief American History Lesson When America began, it is common knowledge that money and taxes were one of the primary reasons, if not...
Oct 13, 20239 min read

The Height of the British Empire
In 1913, the British Empire reached its height just prior to WWI starting in 1914. Britain occupied a quarter of the world.
Oct 11, 20236 min read

The Fractal Pattern of Empires and Governments
The empires and governments of the world are moving in a fractal pattern. This article will briefly describe the pattern.
Oct 8, 202313 min read


The Creation of the Federal Reserve Banking System
In 1913, the Federal Reserve Act created the Federal Reserve Banking System and in May 1920, the old banking system was abolished completely
Oct 7, 20236 min read


Woodrow Wilson and the Administrative State
President Woodrow Wilson is considered the father of public administration. With his presidency, he ushered in the "age of administration."
Oct 3, 20236 min read


Nikola Tesla And The Tesla Turbine
In 1913, Nikola Tesla received a patent for his groundbreaking invention: the Tesla Turbine. Discover its history, and mechanics.
Sep 27, 20233 min read


How the State of Union Address Began
In 1913, Woodrow Wilson started the tradition of delivering the State of the Union Address in an in person speech to Congress.
Sep 10, 20236 min read


Margaret Sanger and the Feminist Movement
Margaret Sanger was the champion of the feminist movement beginning in 1913. She promoted freedom from motherhood via birth control.
Sep 2, 20234 min read
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