The Roaring Twenties: A Time of Great Advancement and Excitement The 1920s was a time of great advancement and excitement for America. Wilson, Harding, and Coolidge reigned during this decade which was later nicknamed the Roaring Twenties. Wilson lead us out of World War I, while Harding and Coolidge directed us onward and upward. Lifestyles became more luxurious, and entertainment became more popular. In 1928, Henry Ford manufactured a new car, the Model A, which was more luxurious than his previous Model T. Ford’s mass-production techniques cut the costs