THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
1920S AMERICAN CULTURE
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Television
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Radio
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Washing machines
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Automobiles
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Radio. During the 1920s, the radio was considered the most powerful way of communication. By the end of the decade, nearly 60% of American homes had a radio to listen in on current events right as they were happening.
Detailed explanation-2: -The power of radio and the world of sports. After being introduced during World War I, radios became a common feature in American homes of the 1920s.
Detailed explanation-3: -The 1920s was a decade of new inventions. This was the time directly after World War I, and when soldiers were eager to return to a more prosperous life. To help them enjoy their new lives new technologies such as the radio, silent movies and Henry Ford’s automobile industry were invented.
Detailed explanation-4: -For the next 30 years the radio was the major mass media tool. They were used for advertisements, entertainment, music, and sporting events. Serial programs (soaps) were very popular. Radio was the key source of information and entertainment in the 1920s.