How People In the Roaring 20's Spent Their Free Time

For the healing of the nations there must be good will and charity, confidence and peace," President Calvin Coolidge declared at the end of 1923, as the shadow of WWI continued to loom over America. What was life actually like in the decade that came to be known as the Roaring Twenties? While most history textbooks emphasize the country's recovery from war, the 1920s were full of great change and progress for many Americans. During this decade, the economy doubled, meaning people bought more goods and had more time to invest in leisure activities. It was an era of seemingly endless prosperity, which came to a sudden halt when 1929's Wall Street crash triggered the Great Depression.

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[zzydny]

I remember a sweet little old man who was a member of the church my family went to. Everyone just thought he was the nicest, most gentle soul. But finally one day he dumbfounded everyone when he let it slip that in his young days he was Al Capone's driver. Still makes me laugh to think that we may be surprised to discover what the old folks got up to before they got respect for being old.

[dodgy]

I had two friends, they were sisters. Born in 1906 and 1908, they told me 100s of stories about the 20s. The bars were bring your own moonshine which they made on an island on their property. The pigs got into the mash more than once. Their dad was a deputy sheriff so he knew when the raids were coming and he'd warn the neighbors. Those stories are so much better than life today. Everyone in the bar, called "Waterworks", would go skinny dipping in the lake next to the bar after sundown.

[charlieme]

I barely remember when I was a kid when the first tvs came out. People went crazy over it. We were scared to watch it but we couldn't help it, we couldn't keep our eyes off it. People use to think it was evil because people would be afraid to watch it and would get cold chills/goosebumps when watching it lol. We were so innocent back then.

[Lesley.h]

Wow crazy to think they actually had the balls to ban alcohol. I want to see how that would pan out today

[vfmc]

The Eisenhower Interstate System didn't pass until 1956 when the dude was president.

Whats being referenced in the video was the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1921, which Eisenhower had nothing to do with.

Felt this needed to be pointed out since the video shows a picture of Ike and that really confused my historical timeline. Otherwise fantastic video as always

[btetschner]

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Thank you for the great videos.

[mikenixon]

I remember thinking how weird it was to learn my grandmother was a flapper. When I got older and remembered her I thought, "Yep, I can see that."

[baymuscle]

I have always been fascinated by the 1920's, especially now that it's 100 years in the past. However, as a black person, my life would have been quite different than what was mentioned in this video. If I were a young adult in this era obviously, I would be dead by now, but also, I probably would have had an okay life, depending on where I lived. I'm from San Francisco, so things might have been easier for me if I grew up in this region atthe time. I love jazz music and definitely would have frequented jazz bars at that time.

[KowboyUSA]

My parents lived the 1920s, so I heard a lot first hand about it. For that matter, my grandparents and more than a few old timers I knew lived the Old West, so I heard a lot of first hand accounts of life that was basically prehistoric to the '20s.

[gnarlyarlie]

Love you guys! I would LOVE to know more about Alaska's history, especially the colonist sent to AK during the Great Depression. It's a very interesting topic.

[botticellichick]

I love this channel, I learn a bit and alwayyys laugh because the writing and the jokes are so clever! Lol, I couldn't imagine them trying to ban alcohol today? 😯
People freaked out when they wanted to ban 20oz soda cups!!!
I have always enjoyed listening to family that are older and my parents stories about what it was like when they were growing up. I find it so fascinating to hear people's stories and like to hear about their/your lives. I've been this way since I was a child and enthralled with my grandparents tales and true narratives. I guess that's why I like volunteering so much because some people don't have anyone and I just love to sit and talk with them, hearing all about their life. It's truly delightful for me!!!
Happy Holidays Everyone!! ❤

[jnels]

This was so interesting!!!

Now can y’all please PLEASE do a video on the Harlem Renaissance??!!

[TruthNeverFade]

Never been this early since the 20's. Thanks for the video, WeirdHistory!

[vapour.wav]

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[FallouFitness_NattyEdition]

I find it funny that learning about the regular stuff (entertainment, food, fashion, etc) from other eras of history can be far more interesting than the important events that happened during that era lol.

[ChristopherRodriguez-bmrw]

I always found 1920 culture and history interesting and always found something new in it. I recently finished Ken burns prohibition which was really well done 👍

[Barrakuta]

Our 20s this century has sucked balls so far.

[loralee]

Great stuff. It still surprises me how much I love history and learning from this channel. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!🦃🍁 🦋

[batjames]

I remember that in one of the Assassin's Creed games you could look through a computer and see concept art for an experience called "Jazz Age Junkies". It was a AC game set in Chicago during the 20's. After watching this I could totally see it. Flagpole sitting sync points, boxing mini-game, raiding rival gangs booze warehouses, newspaper and film reel collectibles.

[melonie_peppers]

0:26 Did you know that story behind the woman in that photo goes that she wasnt necessarily "poor and hungry" as it has come to be known. Her picture is used to represent the face of poverty as the stock market fell, however, she confirmed in later life that it was a hot day and she was traveling with her husband and children when their car broke down. Her and the children then sat under a shade while waiting for the car to be repaired that's why she looks kinda miserable.