1900s
By: Taylor Drummond
Coca-Cola
Bottled Coca-Cola
Fashion of the early 1900s
The "Beautiful Era" was starting to lean more towards simplicity in fashion, although details were still elaborate, fussy trimmings and unnatural lines were being abandoned.
Automobiles of the early 1900s
Two brothers, Charles E. and James F Duryea were the first to manufacture and market a successful gasoline-powered automobile. The first cars were produced in the late 19th century and the industry quickly skyrocketed due to widespread interest. Henry Ford entered the American automotive scene in 1903 after two failed attempts, and revolutionized the market in 1908 with his Model T.
19th Amendment passed giving women the right to vote
Thornton Wilder (1897-1975)
Educational Background
Career
Wilder's Awards
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Fiction
Peace Prize of the German Book Trade
National Book Award for Fiction
American Academy of Arts and Letters Gold Medal for Fiction
Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Revival