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Flappers
Young ladies who expressed themselves in ways that they were comfortable in such as short dresses and short bobbed hair. They were viewed by many people as "outrageous." -
Songs
"Cuban Man," and " Bugle Call Blues," were created in the 1920 and were very well known and sung all the time. Created by the Carl Fenton's Orchestra and New Orleans Rhythm Kings -
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1920's Time Line
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Babe Ruth
Bath Ruth is very commonly still recognized today. He is mostly known for his amazing baseball skills. In 1919 he played for the Boston Red Socks and by the 1920's he was considered the best baseball player of the century. On Dec. 26, 1919 he was sold to the Yankees team. -
Yankee Stadium
This stadium would have been located in the Bronx. This was the home ball park of the New York Yankees baseball team. The stadium was built for $2.4 million. The owner of this ballpark was Jacob Rupert who paid entirely for everything that was put into the stadium. -
Chrysler B-70
Walter P. Chrysler had created the very first automobile. As creating it though, he had never driven a car.. no one had! He created the first automobile by hand. Chrysler cars are still around today and a very well known and loved car. -
Rudolph Valentino
Rudolph was an Italian actor who was commonly seen in silent movies. He was loved by many due to his handsome looks and his amazing acting. Rudolph died in 1926 still as an amazing actor. -
New York Yankees
By 1927 the Yankees had already began their 25th season and had just started to become big. The team had finished out with a record of 110-44. The Yankees had won 27 World Series. -
First Talking Movie
"The Jazz Singer," the first talking movie in 1927 was a huge step up from the silent movies throughout the 1920's. This first talking movie was directed by Alan Crosland and was produced by Warner Brothers. -
Mickey Mouse Cartoon
Walt Disney had created Mickey after a heart break he had had. Mickey had made his first debut in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. -
Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra
Louis was a jazz musician who performed "After you've gone," in 1929. He was also asked to perform in the band pit for the infamous band the Hot Chocolates.
