Video: 'Scopes Battles the Butler Act: The Fight for Evolution Theory - Decades TV Network'
(Tuesday, May 5, 1925) — Schoolteacher John T. Scopes, 24, was charged today for violating Tennessee’s Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of evolution in Tennessee schools. Continue reading Schoolteacher John T. Scopes charged with teaching theory of evolution 100 years ago today (May 5 1925)
Video: 'Gas warfare in the First World War'
(Monday, May 4, 1925) — An international conference opened today in Geneva to forge an agreement against the use of chemical and biological weapons in war; the Geneva Protocol was signed on June 17, 1925 and went into force in 1928.
Video: 'A305/11: The International Exhibition of Decorative Arts Paris 1925
(Tuesday, April 28, 1925) — The International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts opened before a crowd of 4,000 invited guests today, showcasing the latest in contemporary design and craftsmanship. Continue reading Exhibit that gave rise to ‘Art Deco’ opens in Paris 100 years ago today (Apr 28 1925)
Video: 'Ace Brigode: Yes Sir! That's My Baby'
(Monday, April 27, 1925) — The song “Yes, Sir! That’s My Baby” by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn was published by Irving Berlin, Inc. of New York.
Video: 'F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby (1925)'
(Friday, April 10, 1925) — The novel The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age evocation of empty materialism, shattered illusion and thwarted romance, was first published today by Scribner’s of New York. Continue reading F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ novel published 100 years ago today (Apr 10 1925)
Video: 'Scopes Battles the Butler Act: The Fight for Evolution Theory - Decades TV Network'
(Saturday, March 21, 1925) — Tennessee Gov. Austin Peay today signed the Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of the Theory of Evolution in public schools. Continue reading Tennessee bans teaching of evolution 100 years ago today (Mar 21 1925)
Video: 'Deadliest Tornado in US History: The Tri-State Tornado | Living St. Louis'
(Wednesday, March 18, 1925, 12:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. EST) — A monstrous tornado tore through the Midwest today, leaving a swath of destruction across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana that preliminary reports say has claimed at least 695 lives and injured thousands more. Continue reading Most ‘extreme’ tornado in recorded history ravages parts of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, killing 695 people 100 years ago this hour (Mar 18 1925)
Video: 'Calvin Coolidge 3-4-1925 Presidential Inauguration Silent Film'
(Wednesday, March 4, 1925, 12:59 p.m. EST) — President Calvin Coolidge, 52, was inaugurated today for a second term of office on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice (and former U.S. President) William H. Taft administering oath of office and broadcast live on 21 radio stations coast-to-coast. Continue reading Coolidge sworn in for second term as U.S. President, Dawes as 30th VP 100 years ago this hour (Mar 4 1925)
Video: 'A 600-Mile Journey Across Alaska Saves the Town of Nome
(Monday, February 2, 1925, 5:30 a.m. local time) — The legendary 1925 serum run to Nome ended today as the last of a series of dog mushers (with Balto as the lead sled dog) brought a life-saving treatment to Nome, Alaska, the scene of a diphtheria epidemic, six days after the drug left Nenana. Continue reading Balto’s heroic dogsled team delivers life-saving serum to Nome, Alaska 100 years ago this hour (Feb 2 1925)
Video: 'Nellie Tayloe Ross'
(Monday, January 5, 1925, shortly after noon ) — Democrat Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming took office today as America’s first female governor, succeeding her late husband, William, following a special election. Continue reading Nellie Tayloe Ross becomes America’s first female governor 100 years ago this hour (Jan 5 1925)
