The Century: America's Time
Season 1, Episode 3: 1920-1929: Boom to Bust
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In the aftermath of World War I, many modern-minded Americans, particularly women, were eager to do away with outdated traditions and claim new rights and freedoms. This program investigates why the issue of women’s rights, ranging from suffrage to smoking, became so controversial – and what that said about America’s sense of self.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
The Beginning: Seeds of Change
Episode 2
1914-1919: Shell Shock
Episode 3
1920-1929: Boom to Bust
Episode 4
1929-1936: Stormy Weather
Episode 5
1936-1941: Over the Edge
Episode 6
1941-1945: Civilians at War (2 parts)
Episode 7
1941-1945: Homefront
Episode 8
1946-1952: Best Years
Episode 9
1953-1960: Happy Days
Episode 10
1960-1964: Poisoned Dreams
Episode 11
1965-1970: Unpinned
Episode 12
1971-1975: Approaching the Apocalypse
Episode 13
1976-1980: Starting Over
Episode 14
1981-1989: A New World
Episode 15
1990-1999: Then and Now