Vintage photos taken 100 years ago show what life was like in 1924 - 1 minute read





It should come as no surprise that life in 1924 was drastically different from how it is in 2024.In 1924, Calvin Coolidge was president, and Babe Ruth was the most famous athlete in the world.These photos show how people's day-to-day lives looked 100 years ago.












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From popular fashion trends to the day's latest technologies, life looked completely different in 1924.

The United States had 48 states, there was no such thing as social media or the internet, and gas cost between about 13 and 25 cents a gallon.

While the start of the Roaring '20s brought in a new era of societal freedom and technological advancements, much has also changed in the last 100 years.

Here's a look at how people's day-to-day lives were 100 years ago.




Source: Business Insider

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