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Embracing Change: The Vibrant Trends of the 50s

Dive into the dynamic era of the 1950s marked by booming material prosperity, TV revolutionizing American life, Eisenhower's moderate Republicanism, decline of McCarthyism, flourishing religion, and the start of the U.S. space program. Critics challenge suburban values amid innovations like the H-Bomb, panty raids, and the polio vaccine, alongside cultural milestones such as Disneyland, Elvis, and the rise of rock n' roll. Witness the fads, toys, and memorable events that defined the era.

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Embracing Change: The Vibrant Trends of the 50s

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  1. The Fifties

  2. Trends of the 50’s • Material prosperity for all • T.V. Changed American Life • Eisenhower offers Moderate Republicanism and Peace Abroad • Decline of MCcarthyism • Religion Flourishes • U.S. space program begins • Critics attack values of suburbia, complacency, and conformity.

  3. H Bomb 1952

  4. Panty Raids 1952

  5. Ike Elected President 1952

  6. Jackson Pollack Action Drippings 1952

  7. I love Lucy 1953

  8. Decline of Mcarthy 1954

  9. Polio Vaccine Perfected by Jonas Salk 1954

  10. Davey Crocket 1953

  11. James Dean dies 9/30/55

  12. Disneyland opens in july 1955

  13. Montgomery Bus Boycott ‘55-’56

  14. “55 Chevy

  15. 1956 Highway Act

  16. Little Rock Arkansas sep 1957

  17. Sputnik 1957

  18. Jack Kerouac 1959

  19. Elvis/ R & R 1957

  20. Hula Hoops 1958

  21. Fidel Castro 1958

  22. Quizz Fizz on tv 1959

  23. U-2 Iincident 1960

  24. JFK 1960

  25. Fads • Credit Cards • Silly Putty • Slinky • Legos • Barbies • Scrabble • Phone booth packing • Cruisin’ • Bunny Hop • Sit-coms • Chlorophyl • Dirty Bucks

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