The s are often looked at as one of the most influential decades of automobile advancements. The vehicle was the earliest effort to make a modern car that was affordable to the masses. As explained by the History Channel, the Model T was so affordable that it helped rural Americans connect to other parts of the country, which eventually led to the creation of the numbered highway system that's known throughout the US today.
In the Roaring Twenties, fashion was characterized by fringe, loose fabrics, and glamorous details. The garments differed immensely from the athleisure and street style-inspired looks that fill clothing racks today. But as fashion historians explain, trends are cyclical — meaning '20s-inspired clothes could and will likely make a comeback into mainstream fashion again. Prohibition went into effect in with the 18th Amendment.
The law, until it was repealed in , impacted American culture and society — giving way to organized crime and speakeasies. Here, a photographer captured celebrations after the newly ratified 19th Amendment in August Drugstores weren't just places to grab quick convenience items like they are today; they were central gathering spots in the community. At a s-era pharmacy , customers could sit at the counter and enjoy a root beer float or an egg cream. These pharmacies of a bygone era were much more ornately decorated — with marble countertops and beautiful light fixtures — than the fluorescent lighting-clad drugstores of today.
General stores became less common after the s, but throughout the decade, they were still popular for various goods for farmers and industrial workers, as well as equipment and food.
At the time, classrooms and schoolhouses were designed to hold as many students as possible to maximize space.
But in the s, more educators and administrators started to support "progressive" schools that were built to house programs that were new at the time — allowing more open-air, light, and access to outdoor activities, according to a report from the National Institute of Building Sciences about school design.
Here, the Queen — then known as Princess Elizabeth — was pictured in at a train station, apparently on the way to the family's Sandringham estate for Christmas. It became a mainstream dance after the musical's release in and defined the rest of the decade. Jazz music dominated s culture in America.
After the Olympic Games were scheduled to be held in Berlin but were canceled due to World War I, the summer Olympics were set in Antwerp, Belgium, as a way to "honor the suffering that had been inflicted on the Belgian people during the war," the Olympic website states. This looks way more sophisticated than a sweaty game of dodgeball — a common gym class activity today.
Pictured here is a subway entrance in London, circa London's Underground was the first subway in the world , having opened in Train travel was arguably in its most glamorous heyday from through According to the Historic Vehicle Association , an organization that promotes the culture and history of the automobile, most fire engines were not equipped with tall ladders until the s, when buildings in America were constructed taller than in the past.
In the '30s, it became more common for fire engines to include ladders that could reach up to feet above the ground. Here, people attend a horse race at Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, England, around Carnivals and state and county fairs in the US were popular summertime activities during the early 20th century.
Once described as a "national playground," that was a "magazine of life," according to a PBS documentary, Coney Island was an iconic part of the early 20th century that transformed how Americans spent their free time.
The Brooklyn park gave locals and visitors new ways to stay entertained and spend time with one another in the form of rollercoasters and rides, animal exhibits, and a lively boardwalk and beach. Miss Coney Island and , respectively, appeared to stand on the Coney Island boardwalk sometime during the mids. The silent film era began in and continued through the s.
Before there were "talkies," audiences were dazzled by films starring actors and actresses like Charlie Chaplin and Clara Bow. The film "The Jazz Singer" was one of the most successful and iconic silent films of the time.
In , "The Jazz Singer" became the first feature-length movie to feature dialogue scenes , marking a transition from the silent film era. The Dolly Sisters , pictured here, were famous vaudeville performers in the early 20th century. Another iconic vaudeville production during the s was the Ziegfeld Follies , which preceded the modern Broadway musical and helped launch the career of many theatrical stars of the time. The Evolution Controversy in North Carolina in the 's.
Forsyth County Public Library. Winston-Salem in the Jazz Age. North Carolina Museum of History. A New Woman Emerges. October 19, Accessed February 28, October 29, The s could be considered a decade of progress for women and minorities for a multitude of reasons. One of these reasons is that the nineteenth amendment was passed giving women the right to vote. Another reason is that women were being recognized as consumers and many new technologies were created for their usage.
Another reason is that many minorities were recognized for their musical talent by playing in places such as the cotton club. The s could be considered a period of regression for women and minorities for many reasons. One of these reasons is minorities were companies last options for hiring. Many minorities were without jobs because of this.
Another reason is some companies that had many minority employees became obsolete, taking jobs away from many minorities. Railroad workers Another reason is minorities that fought in the war and even those who gained rank were excluded from celebrations and were not recognized for their service.
The Ku Klux Klan was a group that hindered the process of the s. The hate group had an influx of new members during this time and targeted African Americans, Catholics, Jews, and foreigners in their communities.
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If you prefer not to leave an email address, check back at your NCpedia comment for a reply. Please allow one business day for replies from NCpedia. Skip to main content. Is anything in this article factually incorrect? Please submit a comment. Industrial Revolution African Americans. Vatican City becomes an independent and sovereign state located within Rome after the Lateran Pacts are signed. There were many inventions and new types of technology developed during the s, but possibly the one that had the greatest impact before the turn of the next decade was Radio.
It soon became a staple of peoples lives providing entertainment, news, and new ideas. Another very important invention also started to impact peoples lives and that was the uses of airplanes apart from as a weapon of war. Air Mail would provide some of the impetus and investment needed to improve stability and provide a practical use, as a byproduct the airplane became used as a means for entertainment with stunts at Fairs.
Man also realized he could push the bounds by attempting previously un-thought of ideas. A good example is Charles A. Lindbergh crossing the Atlantic Ocean by himself in an airplane.
It was during the 20's that automatic vending machines began to appear to dispense soft drinks. You can not talk about the decade without mentioning "The Great Pandemic" from This influenza epidemic also known as the Spanish Flu was a global catastrophe which is believed to have caused the death of over 40 million people worldwide.
This is one of the main reasons governments round the world are still so concerned with "Bird Flu" and other largescale influenza outbreaks. Today In History Years and Decades. The events listed below we have tried to put a small paragraph on the specific year page providing additional information What Happened in the s What Happened in History With the ending of World War I a housing boom in Britain and the United States leads to an increase in home ownership.
The League of Nations is founded but the United States votes against joining. Russia and Poland establish a permanent border when they sign the Treaty of Riga. The famous and iconic "Chanel No. The Communist Party of China is created. Egypt declares its independence. Fifty thousand people affected during Lower Louisiana Floods in Insulin is mass-produced for the treatment of diabetes.
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