The Roaring 20's: When America Went Wild

One hundred years ago, the U.S. was experiencing one of the wildest decades in its history: the “Roaring Twenties”. While the economy boomed, American society pushed the boundaries of freedom, morality, and artistic expression. This program highlights the most famous fads and foibles of this colorful era, from dance marathons to bathtub gin. We’ll also look at some of the defining personalities of the 1920s – among them, Al Capone and Charles Lindbergh; Babe Ruth and Mickey Mouse; and finally, the hapless Herbert Hoover, presiding over the stock market crash that ended the party in 1929.

A native of Williamsport, PA, John Maietta retired from a lifelong public relations career in 2010. For many years he operated a successful freelance business in the Harrisburg area, while simultaneously serving as a public affairs officer with the Pennsylvania National Guard. Starting in 2002, he completed numerous active-duty assignments with the U.S. Army, including long-term deployments to Bosnia, Kosovo, Germany, and Iraq. In 2014 he received a master’s degree in applied history from Shippensburg University. He later taught introductory courses in world history at Shippensburg University and York College of Pennsylvania. His popular presentations on history and culture have been featured at many libraries, retirement centers, and other venues throughout the region. 

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