1920s

The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the "" or the "," usually applied to. In the decade is sometimes referred to as the  (see ).

Since the closing of the 20th Century, the 1920s has drawn close associations with the and, especially in the United States. The three decades are regarded as periods of economic prosperity, which lasted throughout almost the entire decade following a tremendous event that occurred in the previous decade ( and in the,  in the , and the end of the  in the late ).

Despite the comparisons, however, there were a number of differences. In contrast to the liberalism of the 1920s and 1990s, the 1950s was very conservative. Secondly,, like many other European countries, had to face a severe economic downturn in the opening years of the decade,  because of the enormous debt caused by the war as well as the one-sided. Such a crisis would culminate with a devaluation of the Mark in 1923, eventually leading to severe economic problems and the rise of the.

Additionally, the decade was characterized by the rise of radical political movements, especially in regions that were once part of empires. began attracting large numbers of followers following the success of the and the s' determination to win the subsequent. The Bolsheviks would eventually adopt semi-capitalist policies----from 1921 to 1928.

The 1920s also experienced the rise of the in  and elsewhere, starting with  in the  as an antidote to.

The Stock Market collapsed during October 1929 (see ) and drew a line under the prosperous 1920s.

Technology

 * invents the first working mechanical system (1925). In 1928 he invents and demonstrates the first colour.
 * produces the first movie with a soundtrack in 1926, followed by the first Part-Talkie  in 1927, the first All-Talking movie  in 1928 and the first All-Color All-Talking movie  1929.
 * becomes the first person to fly solo non-stop across the (- 1927)
 * invented the modern electronic in 1897. The CRT became a commercial product in 1922.
 * Record companies (such as Victor, Brunswick and Columbia) introduce an process on their phonograph records in 1925 (that had been developed by ), resulting in a more life-like sound.
 * makes the first flight of a liquid-fueled rocket in 1926.
 * In the 20s new speed records were set almost daily due to the new popularity and development.

War, peace and politics

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Economics

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Literature and Arts

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 * Eugene O'Neill awarded for  in 1920,  in 1922, and  in 1928.

Culture, religion

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 * "The Jazz Age" &mdash; and jazz-influenced dance music widely popular
 * publishes some of the most enduring novels characterizing the Jazz Age. ', ', and , as well as three short story collections, were all published in these years.
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 * First commercial station in the U.S. goes on air in, in 1920, and radio quickly becomes a popular entertainment medium
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 * Edward Higgins becomes the third General ( international leader) of . His term is from 1929-1934.

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Sports figures

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Styles

 * The Great Bull Market: Wall Street in the 1920s