Historical events from 1920 through 1929 — the Roaring Twenties.
The German-built Zeppelin ZR-3 prepared for a historic transatlantic flight to America in October 1924. Thirty-two passengers, including four Americans, were set to make the pioneering journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
Colonel Billy Mitchell delivered explosive testimony before a congressional board on September 30, 1925, directly blaming Navy officials for recent aviation disasters. His confrontational appearance marked a pivotal moment in his campaign for military aviation reform.
Arizona Governor George Hunt physically confronted State Senator Fred Colter during heated negotiations over Colorado River water rights. The clash occurred as Arizona’s legislature convened to consider the controversial Swing-Johnson bill.
Rear Admiral William Sims openly defied attempts by Navy Secretary Daniels to silence his criticism of naval conduct during World War I. Speaking before 600 diners at the Waldorf, Sims declared his refusal to accept any gag order.
Clarence Darrow claimed his wealthy clients Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb were victims of a conspiracy as prosecutors attempted to link them to additional crimes beyond the murder of Bobby Franks. The sensational case gripped the nation as authorities investigated connections to other violent crimes in Chicago.
