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Women’s fashion changed with the rise of the flapper look - shorter dresses, bobbed hair, and bold accessories like pearls and hats.

Men’s style became more relaxed, with sporty suits and casual wear.

Modern connection: Just like in the 1920s, today people use fashion to express independence and personal style.

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Babe Ruth (baseball), Gertrude Ederle (swimmer), Helen Wills (tennis) became national celebrities.

Connection: Similar to LeBron James or Serena Williams today.

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First sound movies and Disney’s Steamboat Willie changed entertainment forever.

Connection: Just like the rise of Netflix and TikTok in the 2020s.

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First solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic in 1927 made him a national hero.

Symbolized courage and technological progress.

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Radios brought news, music, and sports into homes, creating a shared national culture.

Connection: Similar to how podcasts and streaming services connect people today.

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1. History.com – “The Roaring Twenties”

2. Library of Congress – “1920s Culture”

3. National Archives or Smithsonian – articles on sports, arts, or media in the 1920s

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Changes in 1920s pop culture affected American life by creating a shared national identity, introducing new forms of entertainment, and shaping modern lifestyles that still influence pop culture today.

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George Gershwin blended jazz with classical music -- creating a new “American sound.”

Georgia O’Keeffe painted bold, modern images of cities and landscapes.

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Shared culture through radio and movies (people across the country experienced the same events).

Women’s independence is shown in sports, arts, and fashion.

New lifestyles with more leisure activities like dance marathons, crossword puzzles, and spectator sports.

Shift in values: More focus on fun, consumerism, and breaking away from traditional norms.

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Mass media & technology: Radio united Americans in the 1920s streaming & social media unite people today.

Celebrity culture: Athletes and entertainers became role models in the 1920s same with influencers and athletes now.