He was famous for saying, "I never met a man I didn't like." Rogers regarded Congress as his "joke factory." He became a syndicated writer whose columns appeared in more than 400 newspapers. His homespun wit made him a beloved national figure. read more
The United States became a consumer society in the 1920s. The automobile was its symbol; by 1929, there were 27 million autos on America's roads. Cigarettes, cosmetics and synthetic fabrics became staples of life. read more