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Decade - 1950s
The 1950s was the decade that started on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959. The most notable events in the 1950s include the Korean War (1950-1953) and the launch of the satellite, "Sputnik 1" (1957).
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Who was Nicholas Trist political leader of St. Bernard Parish Louisiana in the 1950s?
Nicholas Trist was a political leader in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, during the 1950s, notably serving as the Parish President. He was known for his involvement in local governance and community development during a time of significant change in the region. His leadership contributed to the shaping of St. Bernard Parish's political landscape during that era.
What was considered common cocktail attire for men in the 1950's?
The popular attire for men attending a cocktail party in the 1950's was slim silk pants and a custom made jacket. This was also the era when Ascot accessories were common.
What is my Loewe opta console stereo 1950's worth?
Loewe opta console stereo mid 50's turntable am/fm
Is there a Zumba exercise programme suitable for the over 50s?
Zumba is a dance form of exercise that has attracted several people including the elderly. Diane Felkenes is a 51 year old Zumba instructor who teaches the Zumba Gold version.
Where can one find listings of the most popular songs in the 1950s?
You can find listings of the most popular songs of the 1950's on Wikipedia or Billboard websites. The website Rate your music also have listings of music in the 1950's.
Who were some popular country singers of the 1950's?
The 1950's bred some amazing country singers. Some popular country singers of the 1950's are Johnny Cash, Goldie Hill, Webb Pierce, Bob Wills, Jean Shepard, Wilf Carter, Kitty Wells, and Little Jimmy Dickens.
How much is a 1950's child roll top desk with swivel chair worth?
To know how much a 1950's child roll top desk with a swivel chair is worth, you would first need to assess it's condition. The price will vary but as of 2013 a good range would be anywhere from $150 up to $350.
How much do women's slippers cost at Next?
At Next, women's slippers can cost anywhere from 8-20 pounds on the online shop. A good idea would be to regularly check the website's sale section - as it gets warmer and demand for slippers goes down, often times they will go on sale!
What games were there in the 1950s?
there might of been games like pacman on video game and there also would of been games on the computer
What were considered beautiful female bodies in the 1950s?
A beautiful female body in the 1950's was a more voluptuous woman. A size 12 was the ideal size seen in fashion magazines. Curves were often accentuated.
Who was Max Burns head of Shell Oil in the US in the 1950's?
Max Burns served as the head of Shell Oil Company in the United States during the 1950s. He played a significant role in expanding the company's operations and influence in the oil industry during that decade. Under his leadership, Shell focused on innovation and marketing strategies that helped solidify its position in the competitive market.
How did families prepare for a possible nuclear attack in the 1950s?
Many people built fallout shelters at their homes, and took classes to learn about radiation.
How was the 1960's counterculture different from the youth of the 1950's?
The 1960's counterculture was all about rebelling against authority. Extramarital sex, illegal drugs, and new types of music were part of this counterculture. The youth of the 1950's by comparison were a quiet generation. Youth of every generation rebel against parental authority, but the rebellion in the 1950's was much milder.
What were the traditional roles of men and women in the 1950s in the US?
Men were earners and women were housekeepers.
What is the term for racially mixed groups of bus riders who defied Southern bus laws?
The general term given to those that would defy societal norms for that time and sit anywhere except the back of the bus was "freedom riders". Groups of people made up mostly of whites would enter the bus with several black friends and allow the friends to sit among them. Protection was given to those people and eventually they prevailed and all public transportation is now desegregated. It was not just a southern thing which is what a lot of people do not remember. The north was just as segregated as the south during a large portion of the early twentieth century.
How can i see the designs of susan gail handbags in the 50's?
These popular bags of the 1950s and 1960s can be seen on many online sites with a quick search.Ê You can also see them on resale sites such as Amazon and Ebay.
What did African Americans fight for in the 1950's and 1960's?
Basically for the same rights granted to other Americans
At that time America was the richest country in the world.
It was very conservative and simple during the days.
Human rights were very less when women were treated lower than men and racism was intense. If you were not a white person during the days your life would be a living hell. Considering that life was very stressful back then and lots of nonwhite citizens were lynched and mistreated very badly and it was very sad
Why is the Iwo Jima picture so important?
The Iwo Jima flag picture is important only in that it was faked for publicity.
