3. 1920 – 19th Amendment passed allowing women’s right to vote This began the important phase of feminism during that time. 1923- Time Magazine first issue is published
4. No more corset and constricting undergarments Flapper dresses that had no waist line
6. 1933- Hitler became chancellor of Germany and by 1939 World War II began. 1932- Duke Elligton brings swing invents the swing era with the hit song “it don’t mean a thing if it aint got that swin”
7. Clothes were more feminine and glamorous evening gowns were often backless There became a very distinct difference between daywear and evening wear Big Band was popular
9. 1941- Attack on Pearl Harbor 1945- War ends, FDR dies and Harry Truman becomes president. 1945- Last time the Chicago Cubs appeared in the world series, only to lose to the Detroit Tigers…maybe next year cubbies
10. They used eyeliner to paint a seam on the back of their legs Women used cellophane and pipe cleaners, to decorate shoes. Pin up girls influenced fashion Bikinis were introduced on Jul 5, 1946 1947 Dior created the “New Look”
18. 1960- JFK beats Nixon to become the 35th president of the US 1964- “Beatlemania” begins with the hit song- I wanna hold your hand
19. Bell bottoms long hair Go go girl boots By 1966 Mary Quant was producing mini dresses and skirts Twiggy was a popular model of the time Jackie Kennedy influenced a lot of fashion
25. 1982- Michael Jackson, an Indiana native, releases Thriller, later to become the biggest selling album in history 1986-Spaceshuttle, The Challenger, explodes after lunch at Cape Canaveral, FL, killing all seven on board 1986- Oprah Winfrey debuts on television, I was born
26. Leg warmers Jellies Bright colors Off the shoulder sweatshirt Princess Diana influenced a lot of fashions Brand names were popular Gel bracelets
34. 2001- George W. Bush takes office September 11, 2001- Terrorists attacks on the world trade center 2008- Sara Palin, First female VP nominee on the ticket, Barack Obama, First African American Presidential nominee on the ticket
