20th Century History By the Decades
Updated 1/07/04

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General 20th Century Resources
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20th Century: 1920-1929 Decade

The Twenties Links
Links gathered on the 1920s.
U.S. President Warren G. Harding
Basic data and links to additional information on the 29th President of the United States (March 4, 1921 to August 2, 1923).
U.S. President Calvin Coolidge
Basic data and links to additional information on the 30th President of the United States (August 3, 1923 to March 3, 1929).
American Prohibition of the 1920's
A collection of four articles about American Prohibition of the 1920's.
The Ohio Dry Campaign of 1918
The Twenties and Prohibition are better understood after reading about the campaign against alcohol. This Ohio campaign was successful, and includes the posters at the bottom of the page.
The Scopes 'Monkey Trial' - July 10, 1925 -July 25, 1925
The famous trial that pitted Darwinism against Science is presented here, including a "Reporter's Memo" from the trial.
U.S. Labor History
Major events and people in labor relations (see 1920s related topics) .
The Roaring Twenties
A brief, introductory essay about the Roaring Twenties, with links to each of the areas of cultural life. 
The Roaring Twenties (1913-1929)
Flapper Culture and Style
Louise Brooks and the Jazz Age. The Twenties Decade viewed in terms of cultural style of its women.
The Jazz Age, and the Crash of '29
A starting place for the exploration of the culture of The Twenties.
Jazz Age Biographies
Background and biographical information on some musical talent of The Twenties.
Poets of the Harlem Renaissance and After
Information on several important African-American poets is offered here, with brief essays and examples of their poetry, along with a picture of the poet.

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