Amelia Earhart and Louis Armstrong are one of the two most influential heros from the nineteen-twenties. In the nineteen-twenties, during the great depression, where basically all hope was lost about a basic daily life was gone, but these two individuals in specific, made hope come back and revive the people who suffered through the depression. This allowed everyone to see them as an “influential god” that lifted everyone’s spirits. As you can see, Earhart and Armstrong were two very great people who allowed the mind to think creatively through motivation to do the impossible. Amelia Earhart once said, “Women, like men, should to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.” This is how she lived her
life, to defeat the impossible, and be influential about her philosophy on life. Earhart was born on July twenty-fourth, eighteen-ninety seven in the town of “Atchison” in the small, rural state of Kansas. Earhart lived an almost normal childhood, climbing trees, exploring the neighborhood, backyard adventures and of course, much more. But, it was almost normal because her and her sister, Muriel, to her grandparents’ house due to her father, Edwin, not having a stable amount of income which then led many moves (from house to house) to make ends meet. Later, Amy, Amelia’s mother, separated from Edwin and moved to Chicago in nineteen-fifteen. I believe this influenced Earhart to make a difference in the world, not being around her dad, and knowing how much financial troubles there were going on. Furthermore, after going through primary and secondary school, this is what lead to her many achievements and the changes that she made to effect the world in a positive way. In the Christmas of Earhart’s high school graduation, Amelia went to visit her sister in Toronto, Canada, where she then started her legend.
Lindbergh also inspired many people to create works based on him. For example, a documentary created 2 years ago showed Lindbergh’s famous flight to Paris, postage stamps were created to honor Lindbergh, Mickey Mouse imitates Lindbergh in a short film last year, a song called the Lindbergh was released after the flight, and a lot more. Charles Lindbergh has revolutionized the world to us today, opening up the possibility of air travel for average citizens, like us. As of now, Charles Augustus Lindbergh is Time’s youngest Person of the Decade. Thank you, Charles, and we will always be in your debt.
The Age of Heroes during the 1920s was a period in United States history where athletes and other record-breakers became national icons. Largely able to happen because of the increase in newspaper readership and radio coverage of sports events, athletes such as Babe Ruth and Gertrude Ederle gained national recognition for their skills in their chosen game. Although, heros during this age were not always athletes. Charles Lindbergh instantly became a nationally recognized figure in May of 1927 when he flew solo from Long Island, New York to Paris France in thirty-three hours. The expansion of the media’s coverage, enabled American citizens across the country to be apart of sports and record-breaking events during the Age of
Louis Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke were two of the most popular jazz artists of their times. These two men had the similarity of loving jazz music, however there were also many differences between the two. These two men had different lives growing up, Louis Armstrong grew up in a wealthy family, there was not struggle for him growing up while on the other hand Bix Beiderbecke grew up in a poor family and he had many struggles growing up in the streets of New Orleans. Then there were their musical styles, these men were known for their distinct musical styles. Louis Armstrong seemed to focus on hot jazz while Bix Beiderbecke focused more on a cool, reflective type of jazz. They seem to focus on two different things and this can be the reason
July 24, 1897, a belligerent war against the norm of society is interrupted by the birth of one Amelia Earhart. From the time of her birth in Atchison, Kansas, to her disappearance in the Pacific Ocean at the age of 39, Amelia Earhart was venerated as a beacon of hope for women aviators around the world. She is recognized as the first woman aviator to set multiple records and some acclaim that Amelia Earhart is “perhaps the most effective activist of her time.” Acting upon a simple yearn for flight, Amelia Earhart managed to alter the public view on women as workers as a whole, and provided a hero during the ubiquitous devastation caused by the Great Depression.
Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897, since she was a little girl she was always a hard worker and determined to stand out and be different from everyone. Her mother’s name was Amy Earhart, her father’s name was Edwin Earhart, and she had a sister named Grace Earhart. Amelia’s family was different from many other people’s family back then. Amelia and Amy liked to play ball, go fishing, and play outside looking for new adventures, other family’s would rather stay inside and play with toys and not get messy or spend time outside. Amelia’s parents always knew she was different from all the other kids, she always got made fun of in school, and she had a lot more determination
and the people around him. His mother did not even care enough to keep his birth
Throughout history, and even today, music has shaped America’s culture, society, and even politics. One of the most outstanding and enduring musical movement has been from African American artists, ranging from bebop to jazz to hip-hop to rap. During the 1920’s , jazz artists stepped into the limelight and began their impact on American and even world history. Louis Armstrong was one of the most influential leaders during the Harlem Renaissance and his jazz legacy and impact of American history is everlasting. A master of his craft, Armstrong and his music heavily influenced America’s white and black populations from the 1920’s and up until his death.
Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday were both prominent jazz singer-songwriters during the same time and masters in their own right, but their worlds could not have been further apart. In 1939, while they were both in the midst of experiencing mainstream success, Ella was touring with Ella and her Famous Orchestra and showcasing her perfect pitch and tone to the world while singing songs that would soon become standards to fellow singers and musicians. Billie was singing solo, comfortable with her limited range, and gaining the adoration of audiences nationwide who loved her soulful voice. Both of these historic singers made contributions to the art of jazz, with vocalists and instrumentalists still using elements of their style today. Ella
Amelia Earhart has resonated in our society, ever since her death, but she was also a very prominent figure during the Great Depression.
Louis Armstrong, “known to be the greatest influence in 1920’s and the first vital jazz soloist to attain worldwide influence as a trumpeter,” led a musical revolution. He was a strong force in spreading the influence of jazz throughout his life. He was highly respected and looked up to in his time. Louis was an idol for many African- Americans because he gave them the hope that they can be prominent people in their society and that segregation did not have to exist in music.
Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 4, 1901 to Mayanne and William Armstrong. His father abandoned his family during Louis' infancy. Louis spent the first years of his life with his grandmother, Josephine Armstrong. After age five, Louis moved back with his mother and his sister, "Mama Lucy." The family was forced to live in stark poverty. Louis got into some trouble when he was just 12 years old and was placed in the Waif's Home for Boys. It was there that he first received musical instruction and learned to play the coronet. He was released from the Waif's Home in June of 1914. He worked selling papers, unloading boats, and selling coal from a cart. Joe Oliver, one of the finest trumpet players in New Orleans, was Louis' music teacher and mentor. Louis married Daisy Parker, a prostitute from Gretna, Louisiana in 1918. He joined the Kid Ory Band after Joe Oliver moved to Chicago. In 1922, Louis moved to Chicago to play in the band Joe Oliver's band, " King Oliver." It was there where he separated from his wife, Daisy. He made his first recording with the band in one year later in Richmond, Indiana. He later married Lil Hardin, a pianist in the King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band. He moved to New York City in 1924 to join the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra at the Roseland Ballroom. During that time he also did dozens of recording sessions with numerous Blues singers including Bessie Smith's 1925 classic recording of "St. Louis Blues." He also recorded with Clarence Williams and the Red Onion Jazz Babies.
Amelia Earhart remains revolutionary with her intentions for women to follow their dreams and for her activist career. She impacted the nation’s women by proving to men that she can accomplish equally as much as them. Earhart is more important for her feminist actions than her achievements as a pilot. Earhart not only helped the women gain their rights, but helped them during the Great Depression era. Amelia Earhart will remain a revolutionist to men and women.
Louis Armstrong was known as the King of jazz, a trumpeter and singer who was one of the most influential figures in jazz music. Famous for his innovative methods of playing the trumpet and cornet, he was also a highly talented singer blessed with a powerful voice. Known for his skills on being able improvise, he would bend and twist the many lyrics and melody of a song with dramatic effect. As his popularity grew in the mid-20th century America when racism was more prevalent, he was one of the first African-American entertainers to be highly popular among both the white and the colored segments of the society. Fondly nicknamed Satchmo or Pops by his fans, he is often regarded to be the founding father of jazz as a uniquely American art form. Born into poverty in New Orleans, he had a very difficult childhood after his father abandoned the family. As a young boy, he
Charles Lindbergh, A man who made history in aviation and held aviation close to his heart, he was loved by the public, famous all over the world some called him an “American Hero” or they chose to call him by his nicknames such as, “The Lone Eagle” and “Lucky Lindy” He was very influential to the 1920s by promoting aviation and making history by completing the first solo transatlantic flight.
Have you ever compared and contrasted two texts? You can compare and contrast the text in many ways. You can compare the texts “The People Could Fly” and “Harriet Tubman” in many ways. One comparison is that both texts talk about how the slaves would get whipped by their “owners” if they are lacking in speed and work ethic like how it says in paragraph three in “The People Could Fly”,”So the one called Driver cracked his whip over the slow ones to make them move faster. That whip was a sliced-open cut of pain.