The Art Deco showplace opened in New York City in the depths of the Great Depression — a defiant bet on beauty and entertainment when the country needed both most. Home to the Rockettes and the largest theater of its kind, it became a symbol that Americans keep building grand things even in hard times.
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What happened on December 27 in American history?
In 1932: Radio City Music Hall opens. The Art Deco showplace opened in New York City in the depths of the Great Depression — a defiant bet on beauty and entertainment when the country needed both most.
Why is December 27 significant?
The Art Deco showplace opened in New York City in the depths of the Great Depression — a defiant bet on beauty and entertainment when the country needed both most. Home to the Rockettes and the largest theater of its kind, it became a symbol that Americans keep building grand things even in hard times.
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