Roaring Twenties

Jazz Age prosperity and social change

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Jazz Age prosperity and social change

The Roaring Twenties were a period of economic prosperity and cultural transformation in the United States, characterized by jazz music, flappers, and the Prohibition era. The decade came to an end with the Wall Street Crash of 1929.

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1919

18th Amendment (Prohibition)

The 18th Amendment was passed, establishing Prohibition in the United States and leading to a nationwide ban on the production, importation, and sale of alcoholic beverages.

1920-01-17

Prohibition Begins with the 18th Amendment

The 18th Amendment was passed, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the United States. This led to the rise of illegal alcohol trafficking and speakeasies.

1920-08-18

19th Amendment (Women's Suffrage)

The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote and marking a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality.

1921

Tulsa Race Massacre

The Tulsa race massacre of 1921 was a devastating racial attack on the African American community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, resulting in significant loss of life and destruction.

1923

Introduction of the Charleston Dance

The Charleston dance became a popular cultural phenomenon in the 1920s, sweeping the nation with its lively and energetic movements.

1924

J. Edgar Hoover appointed director of the Bureau of Investigation

In 1924, J. Edgar Hoover was appointed as the director of the Bureau of Investigation, which later became the FBI.

1925-03-04

President Coolidge begins full term

On March 4, 1925, President Coolidge started his full term as the President of the United States.

1926

NBC founded as the U.S.'s first major broadcast network

In 1926, the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) was established as the first major broadcast network in the United States, revolutionizing the radio and television industry.

1927

The Jazz Singer Released

In 1927, The Jazz Singer, the first motion picture with sound, was released, marking a significant milestone in the history of cinema.

1928

Steamboat Willie Featuring Mickey Mouse Premieres

In 1928, Disney's Steamboat Willie premiered as the first animated picture to feature the iconic character Mickey Mouse, laying the foundation for Disney's animation legacy.

1929-02-14

St. Valentine's Day Massacre

A brutal event where seven members of Chicago's North Side Gang were gunned down by Al Capone's South Side Italian gang. This event highlighted the violence and ruthlessness of organized crime during the Prohibition era.

1929-03-04

Hoover Becomes 31st President

On March 4, 1929, Herbert C. Hoover was inaugurated as the 31st President of the United States.

1934-08-11

First Prisoners Arrived at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary

The first group of prisoners arrived at Alcatraz, a federal penitentiary known for housing notorious criminals like Al Capone. It became a symbol of the government's crackdown on organized crime.

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