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The 1920s was a decade sometimes referred to as the "Jazz Age" or the "Roaring Twenties," usually applied to America. In Europe the decade is sometimes referred to as the Golden Twenties (see 1920s Berlin).
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Since the closing of the 20th Century, the 1920s has drawn close associations with the 1950s and 1990s, especially in the United States. The three decades are regarded as periods of economic prosperity, which lasted throughout almost the entire decade following a tremendous event that occurred in the previous decade (World War I and Spanish flu in the 1910s, World War II in the 1940s, and the end of the Cold War in the late 1980s). In the United States, this decade was known as the Roaring Twenties.
Despite the comparisons, however, there were a number of differences. Firstly, Weimar Republic Germany, like many other European countries, had to face a severe economic downturn in the opening years of the decade, due to the enormous debt caused by the war as well as the one-sided Treaty of Versailles. Such a crisis would culminate with a devaluation of the Mark in 1923, eventually leading to severe economic problems and the rise of the Nazis.
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Because going to the police because angel statues threw your friend into the 1920s is a STUPID idea
velcromouse (velcro) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:30:49 -0000
Because going to the police because angel statues threw your friend into the 1920s is a STUPID idea
What's with the kids as 1920s gangsters? Sharp suits are fine, but why?
akoyamiazaki (Linh Lu) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:17:06 -0000
What's with the kids as 1920s gangsters? Sharp suits are fine, but why?
@codyrl MTL ruined that by wearing the 1920s uniforms...but won the game anyway. UGLY sweater file #ADD!
CDNz1 (Russ Gordon) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:59:59 -0000
@codyrl MTL ruined that by wearing the 1920s uniforms...but won the game anyway. UGLY sweater file #ADD!
1920s kids for @rachelhalsey 's birthday!!!
georgiaoqueef (LBOWES) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:38:30 -0000
1920s kids for @rachelhalsey 's birthday!!!
Halloween costume: 1920s Flapper. I look hot! :)
dolphinnia (Yessenia Cruz) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:31:51 -0000
Halloween costume: 1920s Flapper. I look hot! :)
seeking mouthpiece (or adapter) for metal 3star clarinet from 1920s feebay no help. Any ideas? Already contacted Klarinet list. :)
YAauthor_K (Katherine YA Author) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:26:49 -0000
seeking mouthpiece (or adapter) for metal 3star clarinet from 1920s feebay no help. Any ideas? Already contacted Klarinet list. :)
1920s Fads - Focuses on fashions and fads.
Meta Description: [ Fashions and fads of the 1920's . ]
Flapper Station - A roaring 20's resource featuring antique automobiles, classic radio, flappers, jazz, and movies.
Harry's Letters - A Journey Through the 1920s - Letters, postcards and photographs from Harry Gordon Gracie, aged 24, to his parents and family from a 5½ month world trip in 1924/5.
Meta Description: [ Letters sent home in 1924 by Harry Gordon Gracie from his around world trip by sea from Australia to Europe via US. ]
Life on a Western Canadian Farm - Describes life and work on a prairie farm, and looks at activities within their community.
Meta Description: [ describes life and work in the house and on the farm, and activities in their community during the 1920s. ]
Texas Guinan's Culture Club - Focusing on the United States, includes fads, fashions, flappers and films.
The Red Scare of 1919-1920 in Political Cartoons - From the years of anti-communist hysteria following World War I.
Meta Description: [ Jim Zwick's books on Mark Twain and anti-imperialism, web sites, biography, and how to contact him. ]
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