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Man o' War
Horseracing was very popular during the twenties. Man o' War was considered to be the best champion of the decade. In 1920, he won all 11 of his starts. He was a celebrity in his own right attracting fans from around the world. https://www.racingmuseum.org/hall-of-fame/man-o-war -
Eighteenth Amendment
The Eighteenth Amendment banned the sale and distribution of intoxicating liquors in the United States. The Amendment lasted for 13 years until it was repealed by the Twenty-first Amendment in 1933. https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendments/amendment-xviii -
Tulsa Riots
Racial tensions resulted in one of the worst and most violent riots in modern American history. The cause of the riots came when a young Black man was erroneously accused of attacking a white woman on an elevator. The attack was never proven. Hundreds of Blacks were hunted down and killed over the span of two to three days. The riot was quickly swept under the rug and never really investigated by racist local authorities. -
Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy starred in their first short film in 1921. The duo would become world famous and make hundreds of short films in their 30-year partnership. -
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge became the 30th president on August 3rd, 1923 when Warren G. Harding died of a stroke. Coolidge oversaw a very prosperous America and was one of the political symbols of the "Roaring Twenties". https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/calvin-coolidge -
Automobiles of the 1920s.
Cadillac has always been known for producing luxury sedans. 1924 was no different. The 1924 model year featured automatic window washers and a larger interior. https://www.motorera.com/cadillac/cad1920/cad24s.htm -
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin is an iconic film personality and a comedic legend. He is considered one of the most popular and important comedic actors of the history of film. Although he was born in London, England, he would find world fame by making films in Hollywood. The Gold Rush is one of many famous films showing Chaplin at the height of his comedic genius. https://www.charliechaplin.com/en/films/2-The-Gold-Rush -
Josephine Baker - Singer, Performer, Activist
Josephine Baker was a performer was ahead of her time. She became known as a civil rights activist and refused to perform in front of segregated audiences. She performed in Paris on October, 2nd 1925 in Paris, France and quickly became a sensation. http://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/9133/dancer-singer-activist-spy-the-legacy-of-josephine-baker -
Speakeasy Clubs
Speakeasies were popular during the twenties due to the passage of the eighteenth amendment's banning of alcohol. In order to get into a speakeasy club, you had to speak softly about it so as not to give it away to authorities. -
Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth is one of the most iconic and recognizable athletes who ever lived. After a short stint with the Red Sox, he was traded to the New York Yankees and became a living legend and icon of the 1920s. Ruth was a great example of a sports celebrity during the twenties. His 1927 season may be his greatest since he hit 60 home runs during the season. The feat would not be matched until 1961 when Roger Maris hit 61 home runs. http://baberuth.com/stats/ -
Charles Lindbergh's Flight to Paris
Charles Lindbergh made the first transatlantic flight to Europe. A feat he achieved during the spring of 1927. As soon as his Spirit of St. Louis touched down in Paris, he was instantly one of the most famous men in the world and forever immortalized for his achievement. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Lindbergh -
Louis Armstrong and his "Hot Five"
Louis Armstrong was a legendary bandleader and one of the most important innovators in the history of jazz music. His Hot Five ensemble consisted of trumpet, clarinet, trombone, and a rhythm section. Armstrong is considered to be one of the great improvisational musicians. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Armstrong_and_His_Hot_Five -
Television Invented
Philo Taylor Farnsworth successfully transmitted the first television signal. https://www.historyonthenet.com/who-invented-the-television -
Duke Ellington
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Stock Market Crash of 1929
The stock market crash signaled the end of the "Roaring Twenties" and the symbolic beginning of the Great Depression. Widespread over-speculation in the stock market along with a slowing economy resulted in the worst economic depression in our nation's history.
