THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
AMERICAN ECONOMY IN THE 1920S
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courage and persistence as a Rough Rider
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technological improvements of military weaponry
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bravery and leadership during WWI
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success in improving education for war veterans
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Detailed explanation-1: -On October 8, 1918, United States Corporal Alvin C. York reportedly kills over 20 German soldiers and captures an additional 132 at the head of a small detachment in the Argonne Forest near the Meuse River in France. The exploits later earned York the Medal of Honor.
Detailed explanation-2: -York eliminated the machine gun and the German commander decided to surrender instead of losing any more men. In all, his unit captured 132 German prisoners and the remainder of his squad made it back to the American line. York was immediately promoted to sergeant and soon became a national hero.
Detailed explanation-3: -Alvin York was one of the most decorated American soldiers in World War I. He was awarded a Medal of Honor and a French Croix de Guerre for taking a German machine gun nest and assisting in the capture of 132 German soldiers.