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The Roaring 20's

The Roaring 20's In-Person

This is a virtual program via Zoom!
Join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly in a virtual discussion about the impact that the 1920's had on America & the world as a reaction to the Progressive Era (1890 - 1920).  America emerges from WWI as a global power.  The effects of 18th & 19th amendments (Prohibition & Women's Suffrage), industrial growth & urbanization, & the Jazz Age enhanced America's standing in the world.  Those effects are still being felt today.
Bio info:
- B.A., History from Penn State
- Haverford Township resident
- Volunteer history teacher, Haverford Township Adult School (since 2013)
- 5+ years of history presentations nationwide to libraries & civic organizations
- Founder & creator, History for Shut-ins (free content on Facebook & YouTube)
This program is brought to you in collaboration amongst the Atglen Public Library, Avon Grove Library, the Downingtown Library, the Oxford Library and the Spring City Library.
Date:
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
:
Oxford Library
Audience:
  Adults     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Adults     Virtual     Young Adult  
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Event Organizer

Carey Bresler

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