1. 1950s – Guess Who?

2. Who am I???
I was born in 1913.
I lived in places such as Montgomery and Detroit.
I am a Civil Rights Activist.
I refused to give up my seat on a bus.
Who am I?
Answer: Rosa Parks

3. Who am I??? I was a U.S. Senator. I was Republican.
I conducted “witch-hunts” for Communists.
Who am I???
Answer: Joseph McCarthy

4. Who am I??? I was born in 1904. I like to draw cartoons.
I wrote more than 47 books.
The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs & Ham are some of my famous works.
Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Seuss

5. Who am I??? https://youtu.be/lzQ8GDBA8Is
I was born in died in 1977.
I got my first guitar when I was 11.
I starred and sang in 33 movies and cut 131 albums and singles that went gold or platinum.
Some called me the “King”.
Who am I???
Answer: Elvis Presley
Sample of his famous song:
The Hound Dog (1956)

6. Who am I??? I was born in 1911. My TV shows ran from 1951-1957.
My TV show was the 1st show filmed
in front of real people and used real laughter.
My comic gestures helped make the show #1.
I played a housewife married to my real-life husband on the show.
Who am I???
Answer: Lucille Ball
Famous Vitameatavegamin clip

7. Who am I??? I am a glamorous film star whose life was cut short.
I was married to Joe DiMaggio for a bit.
I helped prove that blonds really do have more fun.
Who am I???
Answer: Marilyn Monroe

8. Who am I??? I am the 34th President of the U.S.
I planned the D-day invasion on June 6, 1944.
I helped negotiate an end to the Korean War.
“We like Ike” was my campaign slogan.
Who am I?
Answer: Dwight D. Eisenhower

9. Who am I??? I grew up in Detroit.
I became the 1st African American to be named Associated Press Athlete of the Year.
I was a heavy weight champ from 1937 to 1949.
My nickname was the “Brown Bomber”.
Who am I???
Answer: Joe Louis

10. 50s Lingo
Hey all you Chickie babies, Cool cats, Greasers, and Motor heads. You are hip to a whole new sound, so put on your best threads, lose the squares, and get ready to head to fat city for the biggest bash of the weekend. Let’s have a blast!

11. 1950s Teen Trends Going Steady Rock and Roll Music
Hanging out at the malt shop
Wearing your boyfriend’s class ring
Sock hops
Having a crush on the latest teen idol like James Dean…he’s so dreamy!

12. 1950s Popular Toys Electric Train Sets Pogo Sticks Red Ryder
Hula Hoops
Silly Putty

13. 1950s Music Guess the following songs:
Answer: Bill Haley & His Comets – Rock around the Clock (1954)

14. 1950s Music Song #2 Guess the following song:
Answer: Jerry Lee Lewis – Great Balls of Fire (1957)

15. 1950s Music Song #3 Song #3: https://youtu.be/nEjLFpU2pJ4
Answer: The Isley Brothers – Shout (1959)

16. 1950s Music Song #4 Song #4: http://youtu.be/dbCgz2RKIow
Answer: Fats Domino – Ain’t that a shame (1955)

17. 1950s Song #5 Song #5: https://youtu.be/v1fImXAeS-s
Answer: The Everly Brothers – Wake Up Little Susie (1957)