The 1920s, popularly nicknamed the Roaring Twenties, in America was a time of economic prosperity, culture shifts, and technological advances. The 20s experienced significant economic growth. Coming in at the end of a war, the economy transitioned into a peacetime economy and more money was being spent in the states, rather than on war efforts. Technological advances such as automobiles, electricity, and forms of entertainment such as the radio, music, and cinema, also contributed to a rapidly growing economy. This decade saw advances in medicine, such as the discovery of penicillin. It also saw the beginnings of the Women’s Suffrage Movement. More women had started working while men were at war, and many continued to work after the war was over. Jazz, literature, and fashion also contributed to a cultural shift. Jazz and dance clubs were opening and kept busy. 20s fashion trends became very recognizable and ‘flappers’ became a common sight. It was also during the time of Prohibition. While speakeasies had existed before the 1920s, this decade saw a sharp rise in the illegal and secrets bars. Let’s take a look at this diverse and wild decade. A scene from a speakeasy Woman often worked as switchboard operators The Charleston became the signature dance move Prohibition and speakeasies battled it out Jazz performances Women’s fashion in the 20s A busy ice cream parlor Commuters taking the morning bus A fire department and their firetruck Early versions of the telephone were becoming more common Girls sitting on a block of ice to cool off on a summer day A woman posing next to her brand new automobile The discovery of penicillin Young couples dancing A jazz band A family enjoying a night around the radio A switchboard operator Daily work on the family farm Dance competitions Nights out at the theater A young boy selling newspaper Women playing a floating board game in the public pool The radio was a popular form of entertainment A young girl in the growing flapper fashion Leisure driving was a favorite pastime A local beauty pageant line up Jazz was becoming more popular A young boy sitting on a flag pole in his yard Baseball was another favorite pastime to play and watch The post What Did Daily American Life in the 1920s Look Like? first appeared on History Defined.