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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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What was the significance of Lucille ball and Milton Berle in the 1950's?
Her grandfather, Fred C. Hunt took his family to see vaudville shows and encouraged Lucy to take part in both her own and school plays. Also, her mother sent her to John Murray Anderson School for the performing arts.
Similarities between 1950's teens and todays teens?
I believe we have some things in common but I think most of our issues are way different.
What were the prices like in the 1950's?
Gasoline - $.20
stamp- $.03
milk $.90
home $14,000
average income $ 3 216
Who sang the 1950s song In the Still of the Night?
cole porter in 1937
Sammy Davis jr in 1963
ella Fitzgerald in 1956
charlie Parker in 1952
Carly Simon 2005
frank Sinatra in 1961
Dion and the belmonts 1959
What ancient alien civilization was morbius studying in forbidden planet?
The Krell. Dr. Morbius was a philologist- or a linguist- a language scholar and expert in different tongues.
Who was the British Prime Minister in the 1950's?
There are three possible answers:
1. Clement Attlee (1945-1951)
2. Anthony Eden (1955-1957)
3. Harold Macmillan (1957-1963)
True, but you are omitting Winston Churchill, who was re-elected in '51 as a peacetime Premier. His tenure in office was between that of Attlee and Eden- he served his full time as PM, but failing mental health forced him to retire from politics at the '55 election and hand over leadership to his Chancellor, Anthony Eden.
Who were famous musicians during the 1800s?
Top artists of the early 20th century include:
Len Spencer
Byron G. Harlan
Arthur Collins
Ada Jones
Enrico Caruso
Haydn Quartet
Harry MacDonough
and of course, the most famous of all:
Billy Murray
The message that Miller is aiming to get across to the audience is that there is a parallel between the Salem society in 1692 and the American society in the 1950s. McCarthy was an American politician who served as a Republican U.S. Senator. During the Cold War, the people in America feared that the USSR would spread communism in the U.S.A. McCarthy used his senator power to accuse people he did not like for being communist. At first he accused artists, mainly actors and writers. They lost their jobs and nobody bought their books or watched their movies. The brave ones who tried to stop him were as well accused. Soon McCarthy gained lots of power over the U.S.A. but he made a big mistake when he used this power to accuse generals from the army that had more power than him. In the Crucible, Arthur Miller presents the exact same thing. Abigail gains power which is increasing just like McCarthy did. Everyone trusts her so she beguines accusing innocent people she does not like for witchcraft. McCarthy used his senator power to accuse people he did not like. If you opposed the Salem witch trials you were accused of being a witch. If you opposed the McCarthy investigations you were accused of being a communist. Arthur Miller clearly presents the parallel between Salem and the U.S. in the 1950s, and proves the readers that irrationality gets us nowhere.
What country was using a U-2 spy plane to gather intelligence about the soviet union?
The United States used the Lockheed U2 and Convair PB4Y Privateer to gather intelligence about the Soviet Union and China before the advent of spy satellite technology.
Who were the most famous Boston Celtics players in the 1950's?
micheal jordan, larry bird,chris brown, and yo gotti
What did the cold war teach us?
The cold war has helped humanity to gain a better understanding of how our actions can affect others
What expectations were placed on women at home and in the workplace during the 1950s?
· Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed.
· Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.
· Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
· Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Run a dustcloth over the tables.
· During the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering to his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.
· Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.
· Be happy to see him.
· Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.
· Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first - remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.
· Don't greet him with complaints and problems.
· Don't complain if he's late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through at work.
· Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or lie him down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.
· Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.
· Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.
· A good wife always knows her place.
How much did a movie cost in the 1930's-1940's?
probably around a penny to 3 cents
The price of a movie ticket at the start of 1930 was about .20 to .23 cents per person the price peaked in 1936 at .25 cents. By 1939 the average price was back down to .23 cents per person. At the beginning of 1940 the price of a movie ticket was .24 cents by the end of the decade the price was around .46 cents.
Joseph McCarthy
What was life like in the US in 1959?
Life in the US during 1959 was much like modern times, people raised families, watched televisions, and enjoyed playing sports. The country had recovered from the Korean War and was making many economic advances.
What is the meaning of caste system as it relates to India?
A type of social structure which divides people on the basis of inherited social status.
Did you or someone you know fight in the Korean War?
{| |- | I know many people that fought in Korea. As a veteran, I often meet with them. Most veteran's groups will have such individuals. The number of World War 2 vets is shrinking rapidly, with Korean right behind. The bulk of the groups are currently Vietnam Vets. |}
Peace Keeping organization that sent troops to Korea in the 1950s?
Peacekeeping organization? The United Nations didn't begin peacekeeping operations until the aftermath of the 1954 Suez Canal invasion by Britain, France, and Israel.
Who were the White Sox catchers in the 1950's?
The starting or primary catchers for the White Sox in the 50s were:
1950 and 1951 - Phil Masi
1952 through 1959 - Sherm Lollar
What did Dr. Martin Luther King advise people to do to seek equality?
Dr. King advocated peaceful civil disobedience.
When did hostilities increase between the united states and the soviet union during the 1950s?
You use the word "hostilities" which to most people means actual war.
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and The United States Of America never came into direct military conflict. They did not actually fight each other, ever.
What they did do was to use other countries to fight for them, as surrogates, or stand-ins. This happened in Korea, and in Viet Nam, and in Laos, and in Cambodia. Another example was the use of spies, to try to learn the military secrets of the other side's plans and new weapon systems. Again the use of surrogates was common.
The term "Cold War" is used to describe the period from 1949 to 1990, when the two world super powers were face to face and threatening the whole world with total destruction. The combined Atomic and Nuclear weapons of the USA and the USSR would have killed man kind, and burned the earth to cinders. Total combined mass murder.
How much would two shillings worth of goods bought in 1958 be worth today?
About 2GBP. Let's see if my memory from my childhood then can help with this: I can tremember the Mars Bar costing 6d and the Milky Way was 3d (12 d = 1 Shilling) Now quite when this was is another Q, but it would be in the early 1960s at some stage.... A Mars Bar today is going to cost about 50p (Which is 10 shillings) so there are about 4 in £2. Therefore the above, at least as far as comparison with the Mars Bar, is correct ! Of course, those carrots your grandmother bought, left on the shelf, and forgot about are now worth zero.
What was the status for women in 1950s?
Women with kids had to stay home and nurture them until their early teen years.
They had to be good and obedient.
A diligent housewife had dinner on the table precisely at the moment her husband arrived from work.
Yep!! your welcome
What jobs did people do 50 to 100 years ago?
kids done chimney sweeping and adults had to mostly grow and build things
What was happening during 1947 in America?
The Cold War started with the announcement of the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan. Britain ground to a halt amid the century's worst winter, rushed theough Indian independence and announced her forthcoming withdrawal from Palestine. Communists were dropped from the French and Italian governments and the Soviets reciprocated by securing Communist Party rule in Hungary and Bulgaria. Spain became a kingdom again, but without a king until 1975. Biting cold gave way to a summer of drought in eastern Europe. Christian Dior unveiled the "New Look", restoring French pre-eminence in fashion after years of austerity. The British stuck with austerity but nationalised their coal mines a few weeks before the snow stopped anyone getting to the coal mines.
