The Palmer Raids were a series of raids conducted by the US Government aimed to capture and arrest alleged communists, socialists, and anarchists

What did the Palmer Raids cause?

Due to the crude communications and planning, the Palmer Raids soon fell into dispute over the legality and constitutionality of the raids. Because of this, Palmer and Hoover were widely criticized for the raids.

The Case of Sacco and Vanzetti involved the trial and execution of two Italian anarchist immigrants, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, in Massachusetts.

How did the Case of Sacco and Vanzetti end?

Although numerous accounts and records attest to the unfairness and corruption of the case and trial, both Sacco and Vanzetti were both convicted and executed on August 23rd, 1927.

George Herman Ruth Jr., or as we know him; Babe Ruth, is often thought to be the greatest Baseball player to ever swing a bat.

What is Babe Ruth known for?

Beyond the obvious; his next-level talent for the game of baseball, Babe Ruth was widely known for his bubbly and colorful personality. Back to baseball, Babe won three World Series' with the Red Socks before being traded to the Yankees, with whom he won four World Series'.

William Harrison Dempsey, better known as Jack Dempsey, is known as one of the greatest boxers in US History.

What is Jack Dempsey known for?

Jack Dempsey is known for numerous Boxing feats including his 61-6-8 record, Dempsey's beatdown of Jess Willard on the 4th of July, 1919, and his numerous heavyweight title defenses. Dempsey was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.

Harold Grange, better known as Red Grange, was one of the 20s' greatest football players

What was Red Grange known for?

Grange was recruited by the 1920s Chicago Bears football team as a running back in hopes of reviving the team's success and the sport's fan following. Luckily, Grange was a success! Grange dominated in the NFL, even after suffering a devastating knee injury, after which he switched to defensive back. Grange ended his career with thousands of rushing and passing yards (both offensively and defensively) and was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in the class of 1963.

Suzanne Lenglen was one of the 1920s' most famous and well-known Tennis superstars.

What was Suzanne Lenglen known for?

Lenglen was well known for her many many achievements in the sport of tennis. Some of these achievements include her 341-7 all-time record, 81 career titles, back-to-back French Grand Slam victories, her near 6-peat between the years of 1919-1925 (semi-finalist in 1924) in the Wimbledon Grand Slam, World Hardcourt Championships victory in 1914, at the age of 15, numerous no-loss seasons, and 7-year undefeated stretch. Lenglen was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the class of 1978.

Lewis Armstrong was an American trumpeter and vocalist who rose to fame during the 20s due to his unique new form of music

What was Lewis Armstrong known for?

Armstrong rose to fame as he started to acquire immense skill in playing the trumpet, eventually becoming so good he replaced his idol in his own Jazz band.

Duke Ellington was one of America's greatest pianists and composers of the Jazz era.

What was Duke Ellington known for?

Ellington is known as the United States' greatest jazz composer and bandleader thanks to his assistance in the creation of big-band jazz and the Ellingson Ensemble that he led for many many years.

Hiram Evans was a Dentist and, more prominently, the Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.

What did Hiram Evans do?

Evans, along with other "Klansmen" committed heinous crimes against people of color such as burning "K.K.K." on an African American bellhop's forehead. Evans climbed the ranks of the Klan and served as Imperial Wizard of the Klan between 1922 and 1939, during which he wrote many white-supremacy-themed books.

The Dr. Ossian Sweet Case was a 1925 Detroit, MI case in which well-regarded medical doctor Dr. Ossian Sweet and his family were arrested and accused of murdering a white mob member who had shot at the Sweet house.

What was the verdict of the Dr. Ossian Sweet Case?

Presiding Judge Frank Murphy ruled that "a mans house is his castle" and that Dr. Sweet had every right to defend his property, a right reserved for both whites and blacks, as Judge Murphy ruled.