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Juliet's 1920s timeline
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19th Amendment
Congress ratifies the 19th amendment guarantying all American women the right to vote. This amendment was extremely important as it signaled the beginning of women’s integration into society. Now, the new ‘normal’ for an unmarried woman is having a job, and idleness has to be defended. -
American Professional Footbal League is formed
The American Professional Football League is formed with eleven teams. The league changed its name to the National Football League in 1922, which is now a billion dollar industry. This was important because team sports develop a sense of community and foster many of the important characteristics for success such as teamwork, leadership and hard work. -
First commercial broadcast
Station KDKA made America’s first commercial broadcast. This date was Election Day, and with the power of the radio, citizens could hear the results of the Cox-Harding presidential race before the newspaper the next day. Now, there is the ability to mold/model the ideal manners to the public through radio communication. -
Baseball's World Series
Baseball’s World Series is broadcasted on radio for the first time with the New York Giants defeating the New York Yankees five games to three. This was important, as it was the beginning of the recognition of spectator sports as an important aspect of the American identity. As well, convenience became much more of a priority as with a radio, anyone could listen to the game. -
The Walt Disney Company is founded
The Walt Disney Company is founded featuring silent short films as pure entertainment. It’s founding was important as it transformed youth entertainment and developed an entire cartoon industry. Family TV time became a common American ritual. -
True Confessions Magazine
The confessions magazine reaches over two million readers. This was a record of rapid growth in magazine publishing. The successful magazine targeted at young women readers opened up a new platform for gossip which today is replaced by the tabloids and pop-up ads displaying the ideals of society. -
15 millionth Model T Ford
Henry Ford watched as the 15 millionth Model T Ford rolled off the assembly line at the Ford factory in Michigan. The Model T Ford was the first affordable automobile, which was important as it opened travel to the common middle-class American family. The car transformed travel, and acted as a getaway tool from societies daily bustle. -
First appearance of Mickey and Minnie mouse
The first appearance of Mickey and Minnie Mouse on film occurs when the animated short film, Place Crazy is released. This is important, as Mickey mouse is one of the most famous cartoon characters in the world and the face of the Walt Disney Company. His character has impacted younger generations since and his loving, admirable character has brought together youth of all ages and races. -
Opening of JC Penney store in Delaware
JC Penney opens its store in Milford, Delaware, “the last state in the Union to have one of their stores.” This opening was important as the “growth of the nationwide chain indicated the prosperity of the decade.” Additionally, the department store became a vision for women of “hope that some day fortune might smile upon them and make them buyers or stylists.” -
The Stock Market Crash
Postwar prosperity ends in the Stock Market crash. Stock prices crashed and almost every American experienced a loss. There was a national loss of an estimated $50 billion, which started the worst depression in America’s history. This was important, as it was a test as to how the U.S would rebuild their economy in the coming years. The stock market was forever transformed, as well as society’s feelings towards purchasing stock.
