100 YEARS AGO TODAY - A Look at 1924 With Jon Blackwell

Aug 14, 2024

Jon Blackwell, a Wall Street Journal Editor and creator of the Twitter handle 100 Years Ago News, joins to reflect on significant events from 1924. He discusses the notorious Teapot Dome scandal showcasing political corruption and the cultural tensions caused by the rise of the Ku Klux Klan. Blackwell also highlights the dramatic 103-ballot Democratic Convention and the introduction of radio in politics. The conversation ties historical intolerance and immigration issues of the time to modern political dynamics.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Scandals and Elections of the 1920s

04:06 • 16min

The Ku Klux Klan's Grip on 1920s America

20:08 • 6min

Immigration and Intolerance: The 1924 Political Landscape

26:04 • 20min

Elections and Dynamics of 1924 Texas

45:39 • 15min

The Rise of Totalitarianism: Hitler and Mussolini in 1924

01:00:57 • 5min

Perceptions of Fascism in 1924 America

01:06:23 • 3min