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Year In History Historical Narrative by: Candace McKoy The year of 1912 is known for a handful of things. For me, it was the year my great-grandfather Rev. Charlie Bryant was born. My great-grandfather was born May 10, 1912 in Cumberland Count, North Carolina. My great-grandfather celebrated his 101st birthday six months ago this year. My great-grandfather has lived through the election of 17 US presidents, The Great Depression, World War II, The Cold War, and countless other events that have helped shape the United States and the rest of the world. The major event that took place in 1912 was the sinking of the Titanic. The Titanic was completed in March of 1912 and was sent on a few sea trials before going on its maiden voyage in April of 1912. Five days later, the Titanic sunk after colliding with an iceberg 400 miles (or 640 kilometers) away from Newfoundland. Of the 2,223 passengers, only 1512 were saved. This was one of the greatest tragedies the United States has experienced. Since 1912, there have been many documentaries as well as a prolific motion picture on the Titanic starring American actor Leonardo DiCaprio and British actress Kate Winslet. Earlier in 1912, January 1st to be exact, Taiwan (also known as the Republic of China) was established. Taiwan was the first constitutional republic in Asia. The Chinese Communist party shortly took control after Taiwan was established. Another major event that took place in Asia that took place in the year of 1912 was the abdication of the last emperor of China. The flag since then has changed but Taiwan continues to maintain its independence. This year also saw the declaration of New Mexico (on January 6th) and Arizona (on February 14th ) as the 47th and 48th state in the United States of America. In New York, the Suffrage parade took place to promote women’s suffrage in May of 1912. Albania claimed independence from Turkey in November of 1912. This year also saw the invention of the dixie cup. Famous chief Julia Child was born August 15, 1912. ‘Singing in the Rain’ actor Gene Kelly was born August 23, 1912.This Girl Scouts organization was founded on March 12th. W.C. Handy released his most famous hit ‘Memphis Blues’ on September 27, 1912. While all these things were happening, White Americans continually looked down my great-grandfather and many like him upon. My great-grandfather did not receive a ‘good’ education later during his adolescents because he was not entitled to one according the United States government. There were few opportunities for him and other minorities due to the lack of laws protecting non-white citizens. Still, my great-grandfather was able to endure and live to see America and its people change for the better.