Men

Blog posts about events or people associated with men or men’s experiences.

  • The First Trans-African Flight

    The first trans‑African flight of 1920 stands as one of the most revealing technological and political milestones of the early twentieth century. Attempted by General Sir Pierre van Ryneveld and…

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    The Leopold and Loeb Case

    Overview The 1920s were an era of prosperity, optimism, change, and crime. Mob and gang violence, alcohol smuggling, and robbery were all prevalent in the United States, as well as…

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    The Death of Harry Houdini

    Overview Entertainment involving performers was immensely popular in the 1920s, such as movies, theater, music, dancing, and sports. Perhaps the most famous performer was illusionist Harry Houdini. Houdini was a…

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    The First Winter Olympics

    In 1894, Baron Pierre de Coubertin held the Olympic Organization Congress in Paris, France. This congress laid the foundation for the modern Olympic Games. Two years later, Athens would host…

  • The Creation of the Nazi Party (1920-1945)

    Overview: Many historians and political organizations would say the Nazi Party was one of the most powerful and influential organizations of the 20th century. But did you know it took…

  • Blog Post Using Themes from The Modern Temper Chapters 4-6:

    The focus of this blog post will be on the comparison of my final research topic. The topic that I chose was “Hitler’s Rise to Power from 1920 to 1933.”…

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    The First State Execution Using Lethal Gas

    Overview The 1920s aimed to bring American society to the modern world amidst the political corruption, victimization of industrialization, and growth of the Socialist Party. During this time, many social…

  • “Moon Maniac” Albert Fish kills Grace Budd

    In 1929, New York City filled the air with the heat and beat of classic Jazz. Many filled the nights with laughter, endless sleep, and dancing. Through all of New…

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    Internment of America’s Unknown Soldier

    Overview World War I began in 1914 shortly after Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. The war was fought between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers. Belgium, England, France,…

  • Henry Ford

    1920 Timeline of Henry Ford’s transportation innovation   Henry Ford was born in Springwells Township, Wayne County, Michigan, on July 30, 1863. Henry Ford created the Ford motors with the partnership…

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