1. The 1950’s

2. Fashion- Clothing for Women
There was a limited amount of fabric, thread, and needles
Clothing was made of wool, leather, nylon, and rayon
Poofy Petticoats (Loose undergarment)
Multitude of Pleats (Multiple folds)
Lots of bold patterns and colors
Tight skirts started becoming popular

3. Fashion- Hair
Women’s hair styles were short and pulled from their face
Men’s hair was short and slicked back to look smooth and professional

4. Fashion- Clothing for Men
Suits
Sport Coats
Slacks
Sweaters
Or Casual Wear all in similar patterns and colors
Work clothes resembled the military due to most men serving in the armed forces

5. Background Information
The United States had the world’s strongest military power.
The economy was booming. New cars, suburban houses and other consumer goods were available to more people than ever.
The “Baby Boom” began in A record of 3.4 million babies were born in the United States.
After World War 2 many people were eager to have children because they thought the future would hold peace.

6. Background Information
The 1950’s was also an era of conflict
Many Americans began to speak out against inequality and injustice during this time period.
A growing number of African Americans began fighting against racial discrimination.
Tension between the United States and the Soviet Union also began to grow.

7. Politics
President Eisenhower was the first president after Ulysses S. Grant who was once a soldier.
The economy grew in the 1950s by 37%
America was in debt, however.
Around 25% of American citizens lived in poverty.

8. There was a threat of communism on America.
The Soviet Union was obtaining new terrifying technology and weapons
President Dwight Eisenhower

9. Music Light melodies Sweet lyrics Wholesome singers
Innocent and inoffensive songs
Plus black R&B music (Rhythm and Blues)
The start of rock and roll
Pat Boone, Rosemary Clooney and Perry Como dominated the pop charts
Most songs were “feel good” tunes that reflected the mood of post WWII America

10. Technology in the 1950’s
Technology in the 1950’s had a significant impact on the following decades.
The Hydrogen Bomb was created.
TV remote controls and car seat belts were invented.

11. Technology in the 1950’s
The first effective polio vaccine was developed.
The Space Age officially began when the Soviet Satellite Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4, 1957.
Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce assembled the first prototype of the microchip.

12. Important Events First modern credit card introduced 1950.
Color TV introduced 1951.
Disneyland opens 1955.
Peace symbol created 1958.

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