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As hopes rise that the pandemic is ebbing in the United States and Europe, visions of a second “Roaring Twenties” to match last century’s post-pandemic decade have proliferated. Months of lockdown and restrictions on social life have given way to dreams of a new era of frivolity and decadence. For some, it feels like party…
Months of lockdown have given way to dreams of a new era of frivolity and decadence in the US: For some, it feels like party time, a second “Roaring Twenties”
Jake Coyle
FILE - This 1920s photo shows a general view of Times Square near 42nd Street in New York. (AP Photo, File) May 28, 2021 - 6:55 AM
NEW YORK (AP) â History repeats itself. But do decades duplicate?
As hopes rise that the pandemic is ebbing in the United States and Europe, visions of a second âRoaring Twentiesâ to match last centuryâs post-pandemic decade have proliferated. Months of lockdown and restrictions on social life have given way to dreams of a new era of frivolity and decadence. For some, it feels like party time. is ebbing in the United States
But a coming summer and a soaring stock market have lifted optimism and fueled predictions of a new Roaring Twenties. This time, Bill Maher has suggested, we do it without âthe Depression at the end of it.â The New Yorker joked that prohibition in âthe New Roaring Twentiesâ should be on âcompany-mandated virtual happy hours.â Madison Avenue
In visions of post-pandemic life, Roaring 20s beckon again By: Jake Coyle, The Associated Press Posted:
Last Modified: 8:55 AM CDT Friday, May. 28, 2021
NEW YORK (AP) History repeats itself. But do decades duplicate?
As hopes rise that the pandemic is ebbing in the United States and Europe, visions of a second “Roaring Twenties” to match last century’s post-pandemic decade have proliferated. Months of lockdown and restrictions on social life have given way to dreams of a new era of frivolity and decadence. For some, it feels like party time.
FILE - This 1920s photo shows a general view of Times Square near 42nd Street in New York. (AP Photo, File)