The Strange History Of Flagpole Sitting, The 1920s Trend Of Perching Atop Towering Poles For Days Or Weeks On End
By Genevieve Carlton
"Sparked by a publicity stunt performed by Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly, flagpole sitting was a popular test of endurance in the United States during the 1920s, before falling out of fashion during the Great Depression."
