Technolgy

Blog posts about changing technology

  • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927: A Catastrophic Event in the Roaring Twenties

    Overview The great Mississippi flood of 1927 remains one of the most devastating natural disasters in the history of the United States, but more specifically in the southern region. The…

  • Don Juan (1926)

    Overview Don Juan is a 1926 American silent film directed by Alan Crosland and produced by Warner Bros.  It stars John Barrymore in the title role of the legendary Spanish…

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    The Fifteen Millionth Ford Model T Rolls off the Assembly Line

    Fun Fact: The leftover wood from the production of the Ford Model T was recycled into charcoal, and sold as Ford Charcoal. When Ford stopped using wood for production, the…

  • The Founding of Delta Air

    Introduction Delta Airlines is one of the world’s largest airlines, with a rich history spanning over 90 years. Founded in 1924, Delta has grown from a crop-dusting operation to a…

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    The First Commercial Radio Broadcast

    Overview The first commercial radio broadcast announced the results of the 1920 Presidential election and aired on November 2, 1920 from Pittsburgh, PA. At the time of the broadcast 8ZZ…

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    Steamboat Willie

    Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks directed the animated short film Steamboat Willie in 1928. The film opened at New York’s Colony Theater on November 18th, 1928, which would later become…

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    Philo Farnsworth: Father of the Television

    Overview In the twenty-first century, people often take their phones, laptops, and other forms of technology for granted. Yet, not too long ago, all people had for technology was the…

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