Louis Armstrong, one of history’s most beloved and influential jazz musicians, was rarely seen without his Star of David necklace. While many assumed it was simply a fashion statement, Armstrong wore it as a deeply personal tribute to the Jewish family … Continue reading
Today, our multimedia time capsule takes us all the way back to 1921. World War One was over, the Republicans regained control of the government, and America was recovering from the flu pandemic. So what was American life like 100 … Continue reading
Today, our multimedia time capsule takes us all the way back to 1921. World War One was over, the Republicans regained control of the government, and America was recovering from the flu pandemic. So what was American life like 100 … Continue reading
1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade! Although Americans tend to think of “The Roaring 20s” as the era of flappers, bathtub gin, Al Capone, a booming stock market, and a much more liberal sexual atmosphere, … Continue reading
1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade! Although Americans tend to think of “The Roaring 20s” as the era of flappers, bathtub gin, Al Capone, a booming stock market, and a much more liberal sexual atmosphere, … Continue reading