Sports and culture
Culture
The "Roaring Twenties", a period in time not likely to be forgotten any time soon. It was a time of prosperity and cultural movements. A time of innovation and new ideas. A time with new celebrities and accomplishments. This decade foreshadows prosperity and happiness for America in the future.
Prohibition
Prohibition amendment adopted by the US government, causing an increase in organized crime in liquor production and consuption. Speakeasys have popped up all over major cities disguised as normal, run down places. The outlook of prohibition is not good and there has been talk of possibly repealing the amendment.
Sports
In 1927, Babe Ruth sets the home-run record while playing for the New York Yankees. By the end of the season, Babe Ruth had achieved 60 home runs setting the all time record. In his second to last game in the season, Babe hit his 60th home run causing the crowd to go wild.
Black Friday
Widespread panic ensues after the horrific stock market crash last week. The unemployment rate shoots up as people have to cut costs. Jobs are scarce and stocks have lost almost all value. The future does not look good for the economy.