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The Roaring 20's

A Pathfinder for Mrs. Siddiqi’s Class
(For use with 1920’s Research Project)

Sports:

Boxer: Dempsey

Boxing legend and world heavyweight champ got his start in Toledo Ohio when he challenged heavyweight champ Jess Willard—who was beaten to the canvas seven times in the first round! Read all about it here.

Additional Dempsey link

Boxer: Eddie Eagan

Eddie was the first person to medal in both summer and winter Olympics. In the 20s, he won the gold for boxing. Read the bio here

Library Thinkquest

“Uncover the Mystery of History” with this web site. Click on your decade, then click sports heroes for information about Babe Ruth.

Baseball Hall of Fame: Babe Ruth

We all know who shattered the home run record over and over again in the 20s. Check out this link for more Babe Ruth facts and stats.

Baseball Hall of Fame: Lou Gehrig

Yankee’s legend Lou Gehrig is one of the best first basemen ever. Check out his bio here.

Baseball Library

Click any letter to scroll lists of ball player, complete with the years they played.

Pro Football Hall of Fame: Red Grange

Do you want to learn about the football player known as the “Galloping Ghost”? Red Grange, running back for the Bears, is featured on this site.

Pro Football Hall of Fame: Cal Hubbard

Cal Hubbard, one of the most feared linemen of his time, played with the NY Giants in the 20s.

Pro Football Hall of Fame: "Blood" McNally

John “Blood” McNally halfback was unpredictable on and off the field. Read his bio here.

Pro Football Hall of Fame: Ernie Nevers

Of all the records in the history of the National Football League, the one that has survived the longest was set on November 28, 1929, when Chicago Cardinals fullback Ernie Nevers, scored every one of his team’s points (six touchdowns and four extra point

Harlem Renaissance/Jazz Age:

Perspectives in American Literature

This site features photos and listings of stories written by Harlem Renaissance authors.

Kennedy Center Art's Edge

“Discover the themes and works that emerged when creative and intellectual voices intersected during the Harlem Renaissance.” This site has links to musicians, artists, actors, dancers and writers.

Harlem.org

Explore jazz history: artists, instruments and jazz styles.

PBS info on Ellington

Read all about Duke Ellington here.

Rhapsodies in Black

Check out this Harlem Renaissance art collection.

Harlem Audio

Listen to music from the Harlem Renaissance on this site.

Scopes trial:

Scopes trial

“A carnival atmosphere pervaded Dayton as the opening of the trial approached in July of 1925. Banners decorated the streets. Lemonade stands were set up. Chimpanzees, said to have been brought to town to testify for the prosecution, performed in a side s

Scopes trial

Scopes trial is further explained here.

Biography

bio of Scopes

Biography

bio of prosecutor William Jennings Bryan

Biography

bio of Clarence Darrow, scopes attorney

Prohibition:

Map

Check out this map of wet and dry territories from the 20s.

Research