During Prohibition, members of Congress were able to obtain alcohol thanks to a distributor named George Cassiday. He made daily deliveries and was even given his own warehouse. Cassiday estimated that he supplied alcohol to about four out of five congressmen. Black market alcohol was blamed for the deaths of approximately 3,000 Americans each year […]
1920s fashion saw the rise of the flapper dress, wrap coats, and tuxedos for men. Hemlines became shorter, and undergarments became less restrictive. The baggy flapper dress allowed for movement while dancing to jazz music. Women’s hairstyles were shorter, and men’s hair was slicked back or parted. Accessories included cloche hats, fuzzy bags, and Mary […]
The 1920s were a colorful decade with a lot of slang, especially in the US. Slang related to alcohol, fun, changing morals, and criminal activity. Many phrases are still used today and reflect the era’s attitudes towards sexuality, jazz, and women’s liberation. The 1920s were a colorful decade in both Europe and America, sandwiched between […]
