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Model T
Through the model T was not the first car, but from mass production by ford is was a car everyone could afford. The model T helped make the 20s mobile and allowed the people to get around, like to work or the store. If you wanted to have fun you would ride your model t down to the cotton club and listen to Lui Armstrong. -
Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth was most recognized in the 20s because of his record breaking accomplishments. Ruth was a good role model for sports fanatics, he was known as the greatest player of the century.he played for the Red Socks and set a record for the most scoreless innings. He set a record 29 Hr. Then went to the Yankees. -
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong, nicknamed “sactchmo”, “pops”and later the ambassador snatch. Louis was an all-star virtuoso, he came to prominence in the 20s, influence countless musicians not only with his trumpet, but his vocals too. -
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes was an American poet, novelist and playwright whose African-American themes mad pet him a primary contributor to the Harlem Renaissance of the 20s. In 1926 Hughes published his first book. He was mostly known for his writing “Thr Negro Speaks Of Rivers. -
President Harding
Warren G Harding was an Ohio republican who was the 29th president. In his presidency Harding went up against scandals like the teapotdome scandal. But through his troubles he was for technology and sensitive to women and minorities. -
Cotton Club
The Cotton Club is on of the most famous jazz venue, and was home to many musicians. The Cotton Club was started by heavyweight champion Jack Johnson. Then in 1923 Owney “The Killer” Madden brought it and turned it into the Cotton Club. -
Red Grange
Harold “Red” Grange had a outstanding collegiate career in football at the University Of Illinois, where he was named “Galloping Ghost” after running five touchdowns in a single game. He became a NFL football Hall Of Fame and in 2008 he was named ESPN’s greatest college player of all’ time. -
Helen Wills
Helen was an American tennis player who excelled in the 20s.she stated tennis when she was fifteen and, from then on she turned into a seven year national champ. In 1924 she competed in the summer Olympics and earned two medals. She was called miss poker face for her stoic demeanor. -
Dorothy West
Dorothy West was a writing in the period of the Harlem Renaissance. In1926 her story “The Typewriter” earned her a trip to New York City where she earned second place in a competition.then decided to stay in NY and befriended Langston Hughes. -
Sacco &Vanzetti execution
On April 15, 1920, a paymaster for a shoe company was shot and killed in South Braintree, Massachusetts along with his guards. The murderers was described as two Italians, when they went to claim a car they were blamed for the murder. In August 23,1927 they was executed even after worldwide claim of innocence.
