Tag: Essays
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Impressions of the 1920s
The 1920s have always struck me as a decade of social, cultural, and technological innovation, coupled with broad reshaping of national narratives in most of the industrialized world. In the…
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What the 1920s Mean to Me
When I think of the 1920s, the image that most often comes to mind is that of the “New Woman” or flapper. I know from some of my past courses…
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La Matanza: The Banana Massacre in American and Colombian History
Introduction On December 5th, 1928, Colombian laborers and their families gathered at Ciénaga’s train station to negotiate the terms of their strike against the United Fruit Company with the Governor…
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The Death of Bessie Coleman, The First Black Woman Pilot
The Life of Bessie Coleman Bessie Coleman was a culmination of ‘firsts’ in one person. She was the first African American to be awarded an international pilot’s license, the first…
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Understanding the 1920s Through Historiography
David J. Goldberg and Jennifer Fronc examine the 1920s through the lens of the twenty-first century. Both recognize how modern society is fascinated by this unique period in American history…
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The General Historiography of the 1920s
The Twenties: A New Historiographical Frontier (1966) by Burl Noggle and Rethinking the 1920s: Historians and Changing Perspectives (2007) by David J. Goldberg complement each other by writing about the…
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Revisiting the History of the 1920s: An Analysis of Historiographical Articles
Summaries In 2007, David J. Goldberg, a white professor of history at Cleveland State University, provided an overview of the evolving way in which historians have analyzed the 1920s in…
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Historiography of the 1920s
Introduction As the context in which history is interpreted changes, historical interpretations change as well. For example, the way that historians view minority groups today is very different from how…
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St. Valentine’s Day Massacre: The Unintended Consequences of Prohibition
On February 14, 1929, seven men associated with George “Bugs” Moran’s North Side Gang were executed by a group of men posing as police officers. It is widely believed that…
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The Winter Olympics and Pluralism
Since the dawn of time, sporting events served as a space where people of different cultures and backgrounds can come together in the spirit of athletics and friendship… One of…
