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Popular Entertainment And Media Of The 1920s

19th Amendment Passed

The 19th Amendment was ratified on August 18th, 1920. This amendment gave white women the right to vote. The fight for the right to vote had been a long one, but after many years the amendment was finally passed.

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Headlines From the 1920s

18th Amendment Passed

The 18th amendment, ratified on January 16, 1920, prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol. There was much outcry against this amendment, and there were many gangs that began to illegally sell alcohol.

Radio grew in leaps and bounds throughout the decade. At the beginning of the 20s, there were 5 stations throughout the country, and by the end there were 606. It was a more effective medium than printed media at sharing thoughts and opinions. It was a combination of entertainment and communication. The radio became a common past time as the decade went on. Most radio stations broadcasted sports, music, news, weather, and speeches, however later broadcasts included comedy and fiction.

Amelia Earhart Becomes The First Woman To Fly Across The Atlantic

Amelia Earhart, along with two other pilots, became the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean with no stops on May 21, 1928. This feat earned her fame throughout the country. She later did it again solo in 1932.

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Music of The 1920s

There was much variety to be found in terms of 1920s music. The most popular however, were jazz, blues, swing, dance, and ragtime. Music became more accessible after the invention of the radio, and many different genres then became more popular. Most of the genres were developed from the work of African American musicians. Much of the music at the time was also focused on dance. Dancing became a bigger of the culture, and much of the music became more suited to dancing.

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Notable Films, Actors, and Actresses

Notable Films

Two notable films of the 20s were The Jazz Singer and Steamboat Willie. The Jazz Singer was notable for being the first film to have recorded dialogue. It is also culturally significant for what it displays of the racist stereotypes of the times. Steamboat Willie is notable as one of the earliest cartoons ever made. It was also the debut of Mickey Mouse, and is officially considered "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.

Notable Actors

One main notable actor of the 1920s is Charlie Chaplin. Charlie Chaplin was a comedic actor, best known for his onscreen persona, "The Tramp". He had a career of about two and a half decades, starring in dozens of films. He was extremely popular and influential, then and today.

Notable Actresses

A notable actress of this time was a woman named Gloria Swanson. Swanson was best known as a glamorous movie star during the 20s. After making many comedic and romantic films, she retired from the industry and went into business. She returned in 1950 in the famous film Sunset Boulevard. Swanson received three Oscar nominations throughout her career.

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