The Century: America's Time

1x03 1920-1929: Boom to Bust

Air Date: 1999-04-13

Runtime: 47 minutes

Overview: In the aftermath of World War I, many modern-minded Americans, particularly women, were eager to do away with outdated traditions and claim new rights and freedoms.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