Scientific and Medical Advancements from the 1920's

The medical advancements made in the 1920's were very significant. A large contributuion to these advancements was the discovery of immunizations. A bacterial disease, Diphtheria, became better controlled in the year 1923 by new immunizations. Albert Calmette and Camille Guerin in France create a vaccine against tuberculosis.

Another huge discovery that took place in the twenties was the discovery of penicillin. Alexander Fleming of Britain observed a yellowish colored mold on a petri dish and his investigation into it lead to the worlds first antibiotic. This breakthrough in 1928 changed the medical world forever. This antibiotic has saved countless lives to date and is still in active use today.

Not only was the 1920's a time for medical advancements, it was also a revival of cultural appreciation. With the flourish of the Harlem renaissance and the rapidly changing America, medicine and science were also moving ahead of the times. These discoveries reflect the progression of America in the twenties.


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