The era was called the gilded age.
Gilded Age is a term coined by Mark Twain to describe the post-Reconstruction era.
Gilded Age was the period that was roughly followed from the 1870s. The term gilded age was coined by the writers by the names of Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner.
Mark Twain
Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner.
Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner in 1873
Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner coined the term "Gilded Age" in their 1873 novel, which satirically depicted the period of rapid economic growth and ostentatious wealth in the late 19th century. They used "gilded" to suggest that beneath the surface of glittering prosperity lay significant social issues, including corruption, inequality, and moral decay. The name highlights the contrast between the era's apparent affluence and the underlying problems that plagued society.
Gilded Age was written by Mark Twain and also Charles Dudley Warner. The book was written in 1873. The book was released in hardback.
1873 The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today - co-authored with Charles Dudley Warner
The phrase was coined by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner in reference to the opulent displays of wealth. The US saw rapid growth in personal wealth with no income tax and the growth of a millionaire class.
No that's a line from "A Chorus Line" and coined by Thommie Walsh.
The term is credited to a social satire by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner (1873).
Mark Twain called the accordion "the stomach Steinway."