Famous People
Known as the "Sultan of Swat," this baseball player became an American sports icon in the 1920s.
Who is Babe Ruth?
This invention, created by John Logie Baird in 1925, became a staple in living rooms around the world.
What is the television?
This famous cartoon character made his debut in the 1928 film "Steamboat Willie."
What is Mickey Mouse?
This genre of music, which originated in New Orleans and became popular in the 1920s, features improvisation and a strong rhythm.
What is jazz?
This period of economic prosperity in the U.S. during the 1920s is often referred to by this nickname.
What is the Roaring Twenties?
He was a famous Jazz Musician during the 20s that popularized Jazz poetry.
Who is Langston Hughes?
This fastener, invented by Gideon Sundback in 1923, is used in clothing and accessories to this day.
What is the zipper?
This annual film festival, first held in 1929, honors outstanding achievements in the film industry.
What is the Academy Awards (Oscars)?
These women were known for breaking stereotypes and women who had short hair, were rebellious, bold, and energetic.
What are flappers?
This amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment?
They were the first man and first woman to fly across the Atlantic
Who were Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart?
This 1920s invention by Willis Carrier changed the way people experience indoor climate control.
What is air conditioning?
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote this book about the upper classes and their extravagant lifestyles.
What is "The Great Gatsby?"
This style of dance, performed by flappers, involved energetic movements and was named after a South Carolina city.
What is the Charleston?
This 1920s American fashion designer popularized the bob haircut and the flapper dress.
Who is Coco Chanel?
This legendary magician and escape artist amazed audiences with his daring stunts throughout the 1920s.
Who is Harry Houdini?
Edwin Perkins invented this powdered drink mix in 1927, which became a popular children's beverage.
What is kool aid?
This iconic silent film actor, known for his character "The Tramp," became one of the biggest stars of the 1920s.
Who is Charlie Chaplin?
This literary movement, centered in New York City's Harlem neighborhood, celebrated African American culture and produced many prominent writers and artists.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
This 1920s technological innovation allowed for the mass production of affordable automobiles, revolutionizing transportation.
What is the assembly line (introduced by Henry Ford)?
This First Lady of the United States was an active supporter of women's rights and became a prominent public figure during the 1920s.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
Invented in 1923, this adhesive product by Richard Gurley Drew revolutionized home repairs and crafting.
What is Scotch tape?
This 1920s beauty contest, held annually in Atlantic City, became a national phenomenon.
What is the Miss America Pageant?
This 1927 film, starring Al Jolson, is credited as the first "talkie," or movie with synchronized dialogue.
What is "The Jazz Singer"?
This 1927 construction project, connecting New York and New Jersey, became the world's first vehicular tunnel.
What is the Holland Tunnel?