1. The 1950's vs 2010 Population: 151,684,000 Unemployed: 3,288,000 Life expectancy: Women 71.1, men 65.6 Car Sales: 6,665,800 Average Salary: $2,992 Cost of a loaf of bread: $0.14 Population: 308,745,538 Unemployed: 27,787,050 Life Expectancy: Men 75, women 80 Car sales: 5,456,246 Average Salary: $39,054.62 Loaf of Bread: $1.75

2. Historical Facts 1950 - Pres. Harry Truman ( 'til 1952) approves production of the hydrogen bomb and sends air force and navy to Korea in June. 1951 - Transcontinental television begins with a speech by Pres. Truman. 1953 - 1961 Dwight D. Eisenhower is president. 1952 - The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1952 removes racial and ethnic barriers to becoming a U.S. citizen. 1953 - Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are electrocuted for their part in W.W.II espionage. Harry TrumanTranscontinental television Dwight D. EisenhowerImmigration and Naturalization Act of 1952Julius and Ethel Rosenberg

3. President Eisenhower

4. More History 1953 - Fighting ends in Korea. 1954 - U. S. Senator Joseph McCarthy begins televised hearings into alleged Communists in the army. 1954 - Racial segregation is ruled unconstitutional in public schools by the U.S. Supreme Court. 1955 - Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama. 1955 Dr. Jonas Salk developed a vaccine for polioKoreaU. S. Senator Joseph McCarthyRacial segregation is ruled unconstitutionalRosa ParksDr. Jonas Salk 1956 - The Federal Highway Act is signed, marking the beginning of work on the interstate highway system. The Federal Highway Act 1958 - Explorer I, the first U.S. satellite, successfully orbits the earth. 1958 - The first domestic jet-airline passenger service is begun by National Airlines between New York City and Miami. 1959 - Alaska and Hawaii become the forty-ninth and fiftieth states. Explorer I National AirlinesAlaskaHawaii

5. Anti- communism fear leads to bomb shelters

6. Culture Perhaps one of the things which most characterizes the 1950's was the strong element of conservatism and anticommunist feeling which ran throughout much of society.conservatism and anticommunist feeling One of the best indicators of the conservative frame of mind was the addition of the phrase "under God " to the Pledge of Allegiance. Religion was seen as an indicator of anti- communism.under Godanti- communism Families worked together, played together and vacationed together at family themed entertainment areas like national parks and the new Disneyland.national parksDisneyland Gender roles were strongly held, girls played with Barbie dolls, boys with Roy Rogers and Davy Crockett paraphernalia. Barbie dollsRoy RogersDavy Crockett Drive-in movies became popular for families and teens.Drive-in movies Cars were seen as an indicator of prosperity and cool-ness.Cars

7. Toys

8. Fashion and it's icons Fashion successes were Bill Blass and his blue jeans, poodle skirts made of felt and decorated with sequins and poodle appliques,blue jeanspoodle skirts pony tails for girls, and flat tops and crew cuts for guys.pony tailsflat tops Saddle shoes and blue suede loafers were popular.Saddle shoes TeenagersTeenagers were defined as a separate generation and were represented by James Dean who wore blue jeans in Rebel Without a Cause and created a fashion and attitude sensation.James DeanRebel Without a Cause

9. Hairstyles

10. Women's Fashion

11. Men's fashion

12. James Dean- The rebel