Key Figures of the Harlem Renaissance and the 1920s

These flashcards cover important historical figures from the Harlem Renaissance and the 1920s, focusing on their contributions and significance.

Duke Ellington

A legendary jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader during the Harlem Renaissance; elevated jazz to an art form.

Langston Hughes

A leading poet and writer of the Harlem Renaissance; celebrated African American culture and addressed racial injustice.

Louis Armstrong

A pioneering jazz trumpeter and vocalist; popularized jazz globally and broke racial barriers in entertainment.

Marcus Garvey

A Black nationalist leader of the Pan-Africanism movement; founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association.

Zora Neale Hurston

An influential author and anthropologist of the Harlem Renaissance; explored African American folklore and women's independence.

Amelia Earhart

A pioneering aviator; first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and a symbol of women's empowerment.

Calvin Coolidge

30th President of the United States (1923–1929); known for pro-business policies during the economic boom.

Warren G. Harding

29th President of the United States (1921–1923); promoted a 'return to normalcy' after World War I.

Henry Ford

Founder of Ford Motor Company and inventor of the modern assembly line; revolutionized manufacturing.

Charles Lindbergh

The first person to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927; symbolized technological progress.