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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 stereotypical role of the 1950s women?
The "Leave it to Beaver" type mom was the stereotype of the fifties woman.
What were the tv's like in the 1950's?
tv in the 1950s changed everything. people would always have tv dinners and watch tv, instead of conversing happily wil their families about their day. i think it was not right for them not to talk with their family. every once in a while, it would be okay to watch movies or tv shows together at night, but they should have at least 3 nights to eat dinner together and converse togetherr.
What is a 1950s slang word that means 'dating'?
Fake Out is 50's slang for a bad date
jacketed: dating only one person was also called "going steady".
What were great britain's strengths and weaknesses in World War 1?
Strengths: -larger amount of people -More ammo -More money -more supplies -well-experienced leader Weaknesses: -Little support -Too far a distance -No real reason to fight -little experience in America
What are 2 major trials of the 1950s that targeted Americans accused of being soviet spies?
The Rosenberg trial and the Alger Hiss trial
Clovis Points I think
A Key economic transformation of the 1950s was?
the growth of white collar jobs into a majority that increasingly replaced blue collar factory labor
Was there a television show in the early 1950's called Millie the Model?
"Millie, the Model" was a 1969 episode of "Mayberry R.F.D." Millie was played by Arlene Golonka.
What was the secretary of the 1950's like?
Two words come to mind: Conservative and Loyal
there were two types of secretaries in the 1950's and both words describe them.
the secretary in the secretarial pool, and the later so called "Private Secretary"
these two were loosely distinguished by the former being a temporary job until she snagged a husband and the latter that tended to marry late if at all
Prior to the 1950's (1940 actually, being before WWII) men were predominantly in the personal secretary role since women were notoriously unreliable for long term jobs, women were expected to marry and raise a family as their job in life, and this could not be done if they had a full time job also.
the Fifties had secretaries shown to be actual human beings in movies ("Funny Face") and on Television ("Private Secretary" and later Della Street on "Perry Mason")
The secretary has always been an extension of their boss and as such needs to reflect that business tone.... the fifties were very conservative, no businessman wanted to be thought a Communist (RE: McCARTHYism) so almost all were ultra conservative in demeanor and their secretaries reflected this without hesitation.
it involved masses of people who used passive resistance to bring about change.
Who was in the cast of the heiress in about the late 1950s or 1960s?
There was a movie in 1949 starring Olivia deHavilland, Montgomery Clift and Ralph Richardson; and a movie in 1961 with Julie Harris, Farley Granger and Barry Morse. There were productions on Broadway in 1950 and 1976 but none between them.
What were two court cases of the 1950s civil rights movements?
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (1954)
The landmark case that desegregated schools was Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483, a 1954 case in which the Supreme Court Justices unanimously ruled segregation in the public schools was unconstitutional. Chief Justice Earl Warren, in writing the Court opinion, declared "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal" because they violated the 14th Amendment Equal Protection Clause. This overturned the 1896 Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson, which held the concept of "separate but equal" was constitutional.
Browder v. Gayle, 352 US 903 (1956)
This case challenged the state of Alabama and city of Montgomery's segregation policy on intrastate bus travel that resulted in the 1955-56 Montgomery bus boycott. Although Rosa Parks was not a party to the case, her December 1, 1955, arrest for refusing to allow a white man to take her seat was the catalyst for both the boycott and the Browder case.
The US Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama in the case of Browder v. Gayle, on November 13, 1956, and declared segregation on buses unconstitutional. On December 20, 1956, the city of Montgomery received a court order mandating integration.
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What is the pouch worn to cover male genitals in the 1950's called?
the thing to hold a mans dick in the 50's was called a dick pouch
Indian princess moon beam sailed the mayflower and her family still live also know as the lange family and Parker, some peoples name are Caitlin lange, Brianna lange, Nikki Boyd, tanaia shull, terrissa shull, these are the following people who have moonbeam as the great ansister.
Situation-comedy television shows of the 1950s portrayed American families as?
White, Polite, and happy.. not necessarily that not everyone was happy, but that at that time that is what the entertainment emphasized. Take the famous TV Bewitched, this is a show from the 1950s where during the whole show Sam and Darrin are "happily married" where nothing ever goes wrong.
How do you find information on a gun company in the 1950s called Prize Machine Gun?
I found this. "PRIZE MACHINE GUN and PRIZE MACHINE GUN CO. were made by Simonis, Janssen & Dumoulin who was located in Leige,Belgium from 1873 to 1914."
"The name MACHINE GUN has nothing to do with a rapid fire repeating gun. It means the gun was made on machinery as opposed to being hand made and fitted."
What were the names of Southall F C players in the 1950s?
I used to go to football with my dad late 50`s early 60`s. I think there used to be, a Terry Bright. Kenny Merry, Reg Short, Tom Prior. Pat Austin. Sorry can`t think of any more. I have quite a few more: Ron Leakey, Morgan Reynolds, Johnny Way, Mickey Mears, Tod Sloan, Gerry Underwood, Eric Parker, Bill Wenlock, Paddy Walsh, Ted Bennett, Ron Heckman, Dave Siddhu, Tony Merry, Dave Ratchford. There are a lot more and I'll dig out my old programmes for them.
Who are the Top 25 female singers of the 1950's?
here's a few:
patti page
Teresa brewer
Georgia gibbs
connie francis
gogi grant
kay Starr
debbie Reynolds
Note that the following is a list of who were the most successful on the charts. It does not take sales, awards, influence or legacy into account:
#1-Doris Day
#2-Ella Fitzgerald
#3-Patti Page
#4-Sarah Vaughan
#5-Rosemary Clooney
#6-Jo Stafford
#7-Kay Starr
Ok, lets complete the list by totalling up to 25, as asked.
Cathy Carr, Patience and Prudence (2), Gale Storm, Jane Powell, McGuire Sisters (3), Chordettes (4), Lennon Sisters, Teen Queens (2), Fontane Sisters (3), Jane Morgan, Bobettes (5), Margie Rayburn, Jill Corey, Patsy Cline, LaVern Baker, Poni-Tails (3), Chantels (5), Peggy Lee, Shepherd Sisters (4).
That adds 41 more.
What is a TV series Ethel Waters starred in?
She was the first actress to play the title role in Beulah, in the first season (1950-51; out of 3).
Chief purpose of mass media during the 1950's?
Television "Mass Media" was in its infancy stage back in the 1950's and was about to change how we perceived our world tremendously. Presidential elections would never be the same (Nixon and Kennedy debate), war would be seen for what it really was (Vietnam), advertising was about to take off (consumer products) - far too many to list here. * Advocacy, both for business and social concerns. This can include advertising, marketing, propaganda, public relations, and political communication. * Enrichment and education. * Entertainment, traditionally through performances of acting, music, and sports, along with light reading; since the late 20th century also through video and computer games. * Journalism- news and blogging. * Public service announcements.
Where did the middle class begin to move in the 1950's?
the middle class moved from the cities to new suburban developments.
