Education and Pop Culture of the 20s Throughout the decade, mass media and schools shape US public opinion High school must adapt to prep all, some for college and others for work Problems/challenges faced by educators and politicians: rising costs, language barriers, new course loads More educated people led to increased media coverage Magazines and newspapers flourish, while radio emerges as new form of mass media Radio provides a shared experience

Famous athletes of the day: Many see an increase in leisure time and have money to spend, so new forms of entertainment are sought Mass media portrays athletes as super human heroes, 1920s will be the Golden Age of Sports Famous athletes of the day: Babe Ruth Red Grange Knute Rockne Jack Dempsey-Gene Tunney Gert “the goldfish” Ederle Bobby Jones Helen Willis-Bill Tilden John Weismuller 1924 Winter Olympics

Sports re-establish the idea that an individual can work hard and improve their lives and inspire Biggest “hero” of the day was Charles Lindbergh for flying Atlantic solo Fads of the 20s Flag pole sitting King Tut/Egyptian style jewelry Dance marathons

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