How would you describe the 1950’s in America?

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How would you describe the 1950’s in America?

Changing Society Interstate Highways-Effect? (Levittown)

Other Modern Conveniences IBM: International Business Machines Jonas Salk –Polio Vaccine

Welcome to the Cold War Duck and Cover Drills Fallout Shelters

Political Moments Universal Declaration of Rights: U.N. 1948 all humans created equal with basic civil rights World Bank: loan money poorer countries International Monetary Fund (IMF): help regulate trade Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): to investigate spies and Help overthrow hostile governments Checkers Speech: 1952 V.P. Nixon is accused taking $ from supporters

Interstate Highways Eisenhower’s Administration How did it change America?

The Counterculture-Beatniks Rebels in the 1950s Did not adhere to traditional roles

Fashion, Cars…

Fads, Rock ‘n Roll & Hollywood Stars Buddy Holly Elvis Presley Drive In Movies Licensed TV Hula Hoops James Dean Sandra Dee Juke Boxes Marilyn Monroe

Fads & Trends

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