In the news1932
Social Democrats take power in 1932
The Social Democratic Party took power in 1932, beginning 44 years of dominance and implementing extensive welfare plans.
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In the news1932
The Social Democratic Party took power in 1932, beginning 44 years of dominance and implementing extensive welfare plans.
Getting around
Fast Electric Rail Travel in 1930
By 1930, electric trains between Stockholm and Gothenburg covered the 458-kilometer distance in 5 hours and 44 minutes. Seats on these principal trains could be reserved for a fee of 25 öre.
At the table
Milk as the standard mealtime drink
Milk was the standard beverage for everyday meals in Swedish households during this period. Water was rarely cited as a mealtime drink because it was often associated with poverty or stinginess.
Around the world · 1939–1945The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.
What people wore
Strict traditional clothing rules in Dalarna
In northern Dalarna, traditional clothing rules were so strict that a woman once returned home crying after being barred from church for wearing an unsuitable apron.
Music
Gramophones Threatened Live Dance Music
By the 1930s and 1940s, the rise of large gramophones at public dance events caused alarm among professional musicians, who feared these machines would kill live dance orchestras.
Daily life
Crowded homes and shared kitchen duties
Many families lived in cramped one-room apartments where the kitchen served as a living room, dining room, and sometimes a bedroom for children. In some homes, family members had to share cutlery, making it impossible for everyone to eat at the same time.