Decade - 1940s

The same ones we use today, in 2010.

World War 2 was a pretty major event.

The United Nations was founded. The term "United Nations" was first used officially during World War II, on 1 January 1942, when 26 states joined in the Declaration by the "United Nations", pledging themselves to continue their joint war effort and not to seek peace as separate entities. As the war drew to an end, USA President Franklin D Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin initiated a conference to take place in April 1945. Its purpose was to plan the charter of an organisation to promote peace, security, and economic development. The conference was attended by representatives of fifty nations. The UN charter was signed on June 26 and ratified by the required number of states on 24 October 1945.

The Siege of Calais and the evacuation of British and French troops at Dunkirk, France.

Anywhere from $20 to about $250 depending on originality. Obviously one that is a step above being kindling wood might draw $20 for the electronincs. The high end of the range would be for one that is in good condintion and has all original parts.

These were never a collectors item. More of a hand-me-down lap steel for a beginner to learn the basics. Not a bad guitar considering they're almost 70 years old.

Cars, trains, planes, boats, airships, to name a few

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10 Cents ! http://www.tvhistory.tv/1946%20QF.htm

People used slang words in the 1940's. Of course now those terms sound funny and ancient, but a few examples are, Ace, bust rocks, chopper, fuddy-duddy, and lulu.

In the 1930s, women and girls would wear dresses that would come up to your shin or knees. Some would wear hats. The women would wear Mary Janes shoes. The girls would wear socks with their Mary Janes.

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Rube Walberg, Athletics, Red Sox Pitcher - a big winner for Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics, who won three straight American League pennants 1929-1931, he collected 101 victories from 1927 thru 1932 and pitched in five World Series games. The 6ft, 1 1/2inch- 190-pounder threw a great change-up to go with his fastball. George Elvin Rube Walberg pitched both as a starter and long reliever, starting 307 games and relieving in 237. From 1926 thru 1932 all with the Athletics, Rube Walberg posted records of 12-10, 16-12, 17-12, 18-11, 13-12, 20-12 and 17-10... and, with the 'Great Depression' in full gear in order to cut salaries, he was traded after the 1933 season to the Boston Red Sox. Rube Walberg career stats: 155-141 record, 4.16 ERA, 544G, 307GS, 140GC, 2,795 hits in 2,644 innings, 15 Shutouts, 32 Saves, 163 Hr allowed, 1031 Walks, 1085Ks... NY Giants 1923; Phil A's 1924-1932; Boston Red Sox 1934-1937 - Clarence Mitchell, Brooklyn Dodgers, Phillies, Cardinals Pitcher - the well-traveled veteran starter and reliever was the last National League player to legally throw the spitball. After pitching just five games with Detroit in 1911, Mitchell was out of the major leagues until Cincinnati signed him in 1916, and he ended with a 11-10 record, 3.14 ERA in 194 2/3 innings. The left-handed knuckleballer was traded to the Brooklyn Dodgers in February of 1918. He registered a 5-2, 3 .09 ERA In 19 games in 1920 games to helped Brooklyn win the NL pennant. In the 1920 World Series, Clarence Mitchell pitched 4 2/3 innings in one relief game without surrendering an earned run. In 1921, he posted an 11-9 W/L record 2.89 ERA in 190 innings. Although he had limited success with the second division Phillies from 1923-27, he completed 9-of-18 starts, going 8-9, 3.53 ERA for the pennant winning Cardinals in 1928. In the 1928 World Series he pitched 5 2/3 innings in relief, allowing just a single run. A good-hitting pitcher, Mitchell hit .252 lifetime, 41 doubles, 10 triples, 7 homers, 133 RBIs in 1287 at-bats. Clarence Mitchell lifetime numbers: 125-139, 4.12 ERA, 390G, 278GS, 145GC, 12 Shutouts, 9 Saves, 2613 hits in 2217 innings, 116 Hr allowed, 624 Walks, 543Ks... Tigers 1911; Reds 1916-17; Dodgers 1918-22; Phillies 1923-27; Cardinals 1928-30; NY Giants 1931. - Vic Aldridge, Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher - a crafty, curve ball pitcher with pin-point control, he started with Cubs in 1917, and was used mainly as a reliever in his rookie year, going 6-6, 3.12 ERA in 106 innings, in 30 games. In 1918, after pitching 3 games he was sent back to the minors and didn't return until 1922, and then was used as a starter. Vic Aldridge rang up three nice seasons with the Cubs from 1922-1924. He was 16-15, 3.52 ERA in '22 and walked just 56 batters in 258 1/3 innings... in 1923, he completed 15-of-30 starts, posted a 16-9 record, 3.48 ERA in 217 innings. then 15-12, 3.50 ERA for the Cubs in 1924. After that season he was traded to the Pirates and in his first season in Pittsburgh, Aldridge's hurling helped them win the pennant - 15-7, 3.63 ERA, completing 14-of-26 games. And, won Games 2 and 5 in Pittsburgh's 1925 World Series triumph over the Washington Senators in seven games. In 1927, his 15-10 record helped the Pirates win another pennant, but this time he was the losing pitcher in Game 2 as the Pirates were swept by the Yankees in four straight. Vic Aldridge career: 97-80 W/L, 3.76 ERA, 248G, 204GS, 102GC, 8 Shutouts, 6 Saves, 1671 hits in 1600.7 innings, 512Ws, 526Ks, 87Hr allowed... Cubs 1917-18, 1922-24; Pirates 1925-27; NY Giants 1928.

Yes and no. First, some context is necessary. The McCarthy era was a very contentious time in American politics. While Senator Joseph McCarthy and most of his supporters were Conservative Republicans, there were also a few conservative Democrats who bought into the Cold War idea that there were traitors and secret Communists everywhere. The HUAC began investigations, the government began requiring loyalty oaths, and deep suspicion dominated the country. Meanwhile, moderate Republicans and Democrats were put in a difficult position: if they objected to McCarthy's methods or tried to demand proof to support his allegation that hundreds of Communists had infiltrated both the US government and Hollywood, they were immediately accused of being "soft on Communism." So, for a while, even those who disliked McCarthy or thought he was conducting a partisan witch hunt kept silent, as hundreds of people (most of whom turned out to be innocent) were brought before the HUAC and accused of being Communists.

Ultimately, the journalist Edward R. Murrow was one of the few who spoke out against McCarthy and successfully refuted his claims; McCarthy gradually lost his grip on power, and then, finally, in 1954, members of the Republican party censured and removed him. History has since shown that McCarthy's assertions were too often false or exaggerated, dangerous political rhetoric aimed at people whose political views were to the left of his. As a result of his accusations, many of the people who were called before the HUAC lost their jobs or their reputations, simply because McCarthy and his allies had said these people were Communists, or Communist sympathizers, and the public seemed to believe that he wouldn't accuse them if there weren't a good reason.

That said, yes HUAC did find some people who were adjudged as Communist sympathizers or Communist spies. One high profile Communist was a government employee named Alger Hiss. Also convicted were the "Hollywood Ten," liberal film directors who may or may not have had Communist sympathies but who refused to cooperate with the committee (which they believed was violating their freedom of speech and freedom of association) and were then sentences to prison for Contempt of Congress. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were also found to be Communist spies (and sentenced to death), although later documents from the so-called Venona Project seemed to exonerate Ethel, while proving Julius was in fact guilty. There were a handful of others as well whom the HUAC investigated and determined to be Communists. But the number was far smaller than the hundreds (perhaps thousands) of people whose lives were ruined by false accusations, at a time when belonging to a left-wing organization or reading magazines considered pro-Communist were enough to get someone in serious trouble.

It should also be noted that to this day, there are still some political conservatives who sincerely believe the government and Hollywood were in fact dominated by Communists; they seem to agree with McCarthy's belief that anyone who belonged to a left-wing organization was by definition pro-Communist. This view persists even today, as some political talk show hosts regularly accuse liberal Democrats of being Communists (a charge also made in 2012 by a Republican congressman named Allen West). And a related controversy broke out in Texas in 2009, when conservative Republicans on the Texas State Board of Education wanted history teachers to instruct students that McCarthy was a hero for having found and driven out thousands of disloyal Americans. They claimed the Venona Project proved McCarthy was right, but scholars have noted the Venona files are often fragmentary and contradictory, and do not "prove" anything. Further, most objective research about the "Red Scare" and McCarthy has repeatedly shown that his accusations were based more on political ideology (ultra-conservatives vs. ultra-liberals) rather than on documented facts. Yet the controversy about whether McCarthy and the HUAC were positive or negative persists.

A cease fire is when two oposing armies agree to stop fighting temporarily. This can be an agreement between 2 large armies or 2 small groups on the battlefield. The terms of the cease-fire has to be agreed to on the spot so this is a risky time as either side could accidently start fighting again. This is not the same as a Truce. Sometimes a battle or a war wears down both sides and they call a cease-fire in order to discuss a truce or negotiate for a surrender. The most common application was a cease-fire to attend the wounded and remove the dead.

Kibosh(n)- A stop to something Kick(n)- Enjotment Brainchild- someones creative idea grandstand- To show off thats a few, but if you just go to google and search 1940s slang it brings up alot of other slang words

People stand in a line and people get picked by teams. The people who don't get drafted try again in 1941. If that fails then they complain to their mothers and fathers. That's how it worked in 1940. People stand in a line and people get picked by teams. The people who don't get drafted try again in 1941. If that fails then they complain to their mothers and fathers. That's how it worked in 1940.

World War II & Communism

Well, honey, in 1948, a dozen eggs would have set you back about 70 cents. Can you believe it? Nowadays, you'd be lucky to find a dozen eggs for less than two bucks. Ah, the good old days when you could buy a dozen eggs without taking out a second mortgage.

most boys wore black shoes,Jerseys and shorts.

Train, Plane, Automobile, Foot, Horse, Ship,

Army uniforms!!!!!

The minimum wage in the United States in the 1940s was 40 cents per hour. It was much less expensive to live on these wages during the 40s.

the malls were invented by alyssa and tori. ( their last names are unknown) they invented this shopping mall in 1785