The Century: America's Time

Episode 3: 1920-1929: Boom to Bust

April 13, 1999 • 47 min

In the aftermath of World War I, many modern-minded Americans, particularly women, were eager to do away with outdated traditions and claim new rights and freedoms.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.