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This was when Sacco and Vanzetti were delivered justice and arrested for their armed robberies and murder. Soon they would be executed, through means of electrocution. This would eventually go down in history as one of the bigger scandals of the 20s. -
KDKA was the first ever radio station established; on November 2nd at the beginning of the 20s decade it went on the air for the first time, marking the beginning of the era that would adopt radio culture into the lives of U.S. citizens. It brought new means of spreading news, and gave a voice to the general public, one that they had never been given access to before. -
In New Jersey, the first national beauty pageant (Miss America Pageant) occurs, mainly out of hopes to attract new tourists and provide recreation as well as give the country a strong, positive images for representing its people. It starts a common tradition that will continue to be seen worldwide, however it unfortunately establishes a negative beauty standard for the U.S. during this time period too. -
On this day, the first winter Olympic event was hosted, to show off ice skating and bring people together. This event leaves a big mark on history and an ever-continuing tradition that still provides unity and a positive outlook to bring people together, even nowadays when we are more divided than ever. -
The Great Gatsby is a tragedy and romance written to take place in this same era, highlighting the importance of wealth attempting to call out corruption and classism. This novel’s message has seemed to keep a strong impact on our nation. -
This is a court case that has managed to change the curriculum within schools from its time of existence to modern day; the case involved a school teacher instructing his student about the theory of evolution, which at the time was illegal. -
Landing in Paris, France Charles Lindbergh marks the end of his relentless flight where he endured many mental and physical hardships due to his determination to finish. He would inspire and invoke hope into many across both our nation and the world, becoming a great contribution to this era. -
This massacre was an act of gang violent in which 7 members were murdered in Chicago on St. Valentines Day. It caused the enforcement of news laws, including the passing of an act that enforced more -
Black Tuesday refers to a certain day in October of 1929 when the stock exchange essentially crashes, sending the U.S. into bankruptcy. Within the matter of weeks, most of the population is in poverty, borderline homeless, and just barely (or not at all) getting by without jobs. This event sends the country into the Great Depression, an era that left a permanent mark on those within the U.S. at the time and markers the end of the roaring 20s era.