1920

World Events of the 1920s

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1920 AD

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Polish-Soviet War
Military action

The Russian Red Army increases troops along the Polish border from 4 divisions to 20.
1920 AD

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First Red Scare in the United States
Political event

The second of the Palmer Raids takes place with another 4,025 suspected communists and anarchists arrested and held without trial in several cities.
1920 AD

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The New York State Assembly
Political event

refuses to seat five duly elected Socialist assemblymen.
1920 AD

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Russian Civil War
Military action

The forces of Russian White Admiral Alexander Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk; the Great Siberian Ice March ensues.