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1920's
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Prohibition
Prohibition was a time when manufacturing, selling, and transporting alcohol was illegal. This lasted 14 years and was the first and only amendment to be repealed. -
The 19th Amendment
The 19th amendment was ratified in August of 1920. It gives women the right to vote. -
Flappers
Flappers were a new type of young women. They were rebellious, energetic, bold, fun-loving, and risque. -
Hazel Wightman and Helen Wills
This was the date of the first Winter Olympics games in France. Hazel Wighman and Helen Wills won the gold in this 1924 olympics. -
Radio
The radio was a new invention that provided entertainment. -
Gertrude Ederle
Gertrude was the first woman to swim across the 35 mile long English Channel. Gertrude was also the Olympic freestyle swimming champion. -
the Model A
On this day, the first rolling prototype of the Model A automobile appeared. The Model A was also called the "new ford", and it replaced the Model T. -
Charles Lindbergh
He became the first person to fly nonstop between New York and Paris. He was an idolized hero of the 1920s. -
Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover was elected president of the United States. He easily won the Republican nomination and was the 31st president. -
Valentine's Day Massacre
This occured in a garage in Chicago. Seven men who were associated with one of the gangster Al Capone's enemies were shot by several men dressed as police officers.
