- It’s no secret that people’s day-to-day lives in the 1920s were very different than they are now.
- Prohibition, the 19th Amendment, and the Harlem Renaissance were key points of the decade.
- Jazz, the Charleston, and flapper fashion had their moments in the ’20s, too.
It may be hard to believe, but the start of the Roaring Twenties was over 100 years ago.
The 1920s brought amazing artistic, cultural, and technological advancements in the form of Jazz, new voting rights, radio, and more. But while the decade is best known for its glitz and glamour, there’s a darker side to its history, too, that includes many of the same societal issues the world continues to grapple with, like racism, sexism, and wealth disparities.
Take a look at 55 vintage photos that show society’s immense progress, the simple pleasures we all still enjoy, and where we can look to improve in the next century to come.