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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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How much did gum cost in the 1950s?
5 cents
You could buy individually wrapped Bubble Gum for 1 cent
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How did misbehaving students get punished in the 50s and 60s?
First, in the 1950s and 1960s, misbehavior at school was simply not tolerated. Students were sent to the Principal's Office, which was a very big deal. Parents were usually called, making the trip to the office even more foreboding.
Teachers often handled minor incidents in the classroom. But punishments were not "minor". Being assigned to write, "I will not laugh in class", 100 times, neatly, on lined paper, using good penmanship, is a punishment that really sticks in your brain. Worse humiliation was to have to write the assigned statement 100 times on the blackboard in front of the whole class! We had two blackboards, so when you got to the end of one, after the teacher looked at it--briefly--you'd have to erase it all and begin writing ... ad nauseum, up to 100 (or more, if assigned). A kid never felt so relieved to get to number 99...and...100!
Ironically, in grade school, one task was used as reward---or punishment. In lower grades, it was a reward to be a teacher's "assistant" for the day, which included cleaning the chalkboard and clapping the erasers outside until clean. However, in older grade school years, staying after school to clean erasers was used as punishment! While friends walked home and had another hour to play, the punished kid stood outside making yellow or white clouds of chalk dust.
Those in Catholic grade schools recall being cracked across the knuckles for bad behavior or for not writing cursive nicely. As well, kids who stole got a ruler strike across the palms. I witnessed several ear pulls on boys, or hair pulls on girls, as the teacher dragged the student from a chair into the hall. These actions were not considered "child abuse"--many parents did worse than pulling hair or ears, and physical correction was much more the norm than it is now. Paddling was also very common.
High school was a little more tricky. Yes, you'd be called to the principal's office but now the "official school record" came more into play. Even if you thought you talked your way out of the misbehavior, it still was written into the record.
What are the HUAC most famous for investigating?
In the 1950's, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) investigated Communists who had supposedly infiltrated all aspects of American life, including the government, the military, and Hollywood. (The committee was formed in 1938 and dissolved in 1975, but it is most famous from the 1950's. Although Joseph McCarthy was in the U.S. Senate, not the House of Representatives, he worked in parallel with HUAC.)
Joseph McCarthy
What were some basic household items in Australia during the 1950s?
A soap shaker for putting a bar of soap in and agitating in the water for doing the dishes.
A hand operated insect sprayer. bolted insecticide was put in it.
Asbestos simmering plate, A flat round asbestos plate with closely knit wire covering it on one side was placed over gas flames and electric elements to distribute heat evenly under pans making the simmering process easier.
What were the code names of the Cambridge spies?
Donald Duart Maclean- HomerGuy Burgess- Hicks
Kim Philby- Stanly
Anthony Blunt- Johnson
The fifth member is disputed as to who they are.
Growing up as a teenager prior to World War II, teenagers were expected to take life seriously. Males were expected to join the military or go out and get a job in order to help bring in money for their family or to take care of their future family.
The chords are C Am F G in that order. It's called the 50's progression by proffesionals, I am unsure of the actual progression term.
How does the nocturnal setting of Act 2 contribute to the scene's overall mood or atmosphere?
Act 2 of what?
What is the value of a 1950's Adirondack bat?
In general the bulk of the value will rely on if the bat has a player endorsement. Without a player endorsement the bat will have little collectors value. The value on the bat will then rely on vintage bat features which the Adirondack bats from the 1950's have very little. The age of the bat will hold the value and the bat would be worth in the $20. price range or less.
There are many factors needed to put an accurate value on the bat. Player endorsement, make, model, size, age, and condition.
Adirondack / Rawlings has used different center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. Visit the Adirondack Bat Dating guide located below (Related Links) You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Adirondack bat. Store model, Professional model or game used. With Louisville slugger, and Adirondack bats in short, if your bat has the size stamped into the knob it is a store model bat. This is placed there to help the buyer identify the size of the bat. Examples of this would be number like; 6, 06 036, 36, MM6, PR6. These marking will indicate a 36 inch bat. When letters proceed the number like MM6 or PR6 it is indicating the player model initials followed by the size, In this case MM6 Mickey Mantle 36 inch, and PR6 Pete Rose 36 inch. Adirondack Professional model bats will typically have the model number on the knob followed by a Letter. for example Hank Aaron used a 63 A, Mickey Mantle used a 288 D.
Who were the presidents from 1950-1959?
From 1950 to 1959, the United States had two presidents. Harry S. Truman served until January 20, 1953, followed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, who took office on that date and served until January 20, 1961. Truman, a Democrat, oversaw the end of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War, while Eisenhower, a Republican, focused on issues like civil rights and the containment of communism during his presidency.
Korea was a case of clear cut violence and open hostilities. Covert operations are secret operations, "it didn't happen."
What was the entertainment like in the 1950s?
I believe there was Elvis and the show called I love Lucy also mickey and the famous actress Marilyn Monroe
What women's rights were achieved in the 1950s?
Hello! i just learned this in social studies, so its fresh!! elizabeth cady Stanton and lucretia mott formed the Seneca Falls Convention that told women that they need ot start standing up for what's right! eventually, they wen into action and men also started to realize that, hey, these women are equal- so they need to have equal rights!!! then it all some how came together and kinda like a happily ever after!!
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The Seneca Falls convention was in 1849, which is less then 100 years from your requested date. the Thing that women Achieved in the 1950's are that
The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB), the first lesbian organization in the United States, is founded. Although DOB originated as a social group, it later developed into a political organization to win basic acceptance for lesbians in the United States.
If you need, this is an accurate women rights time line for all forms of women's rights. Women's Rights Movement in the U.S.: Timeline of Events (1921-1979) - A link to the Infoplease site page is below.
Which reagon of the country showed the greatest population growth in the 1950s?
the industrial Midwest
What lessons were taught in the 1950s that are not taught now?
So many... let's start a list.
- Cursive handwriting
- How to survive a nuclear attack
