Decade - 1950s

In the 1930s the average cost for a new home in the United States was $7,145. A luxury car in the 1930s would cost $1500 to $3000.

Average inflation ever year is about 3.5% so using the geometric series formula:

U = a*r^(n-1)

a = £1 (Initial amount)

r = 1.035 (Inflation of 3.5%)

n = 62 (Number of years that have passed)

U = new amount

1 x 1.035^61 = £8.15

So £1 in 1950 would be worth about £8 in 2012

Education in the 1950's expanded from previous decades. They no longer focused purely on reading, writing and arithmetic. History and science became a main part of the cirriculum. Also, enrollment skyrocketed as the baby-boomers began enrolling in elementary school. One interesting thing that categorized this generation was the presence of fallout tests. Schools would require the students to go through a fake atomic bomb attack in which they would hide under their desks (which was completely pointless in protecting them from radiation, it was more of an emotional security for the parents and teachers, but scared the hell out of the students). Socially, children were taught to conform and to be normal. Standing out or questioning authority was bad. Sex was taught, though minimally. They explained the penis and vagina. Sexually transmitted diseases were focused on greatly so as to "scare" the students out of premarital sex.

Salaries varied greatly over that ten year period, across the world. Please ask a more specific question.

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- civil rights movement

Movement for racial equality in the U.S. that, through nonviolent protest, broke the pattern of racial segregation in the South and achieved equal rights legislation for blacks. Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954), African American and white supporters attempted to end entrenched segregationist practices. When Rosa Parks was arrested in 1955 in Montgomery, Ala., an African American boycott of the bus system was led by Martin Luther King, Jr., and Ralph Abernathy. In the early 1960s the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee led boycotts and sit-ins to desegregate many public facilities. Using the nonviolent methods of Mohandas K. Gandhi, the movement spread, forcing the desegregation of department stores, supermarkets, libraries, and movie theatres. The Deep South remained adamant in its opposition to most desegregation measures, often violently; protesters were attacked and occasionally killed. Their efforts culminated in a march on Washington, D.C., in 1963 to support civil rights legislation. Following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson persuaded Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a victory that was followed by the Voting Rights Act in 1965. After 1965, militant groups such as the Black Panther Party split off from the civil rights movement, and riots in black ghettos and King's assassination caused many supporters to withdraw. In the succeeding decades, leaders sought power through elective office and substantive economic and educational gains through affirmative action....

While beats expressed themselves in unstructured literature, musicians in the 1950s added electronic instruments to traditional Blues Music, creating rhythm and blues.

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the kalin twins ...it went to number 5 in 1958

agreed with the principal of greater rights for woman

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More women entered the workforce in the 1950s due to various factors, including a need for additional income to support their families, advancements in technology that required more skilled workers, and changing societal attitudes towards women in the workplace. Additionally, the post-World War II economic boom created more job opportunities for women.

Chet "Poison" Ivey was a prominent disk jockey in the 1950s, known for his engaging personality and unique style. He worked at radio station WANR in Annapolis, Maryland, where he became famous for his lively broadcasts and influence on local music culture. However, his career faced challenges, and he eventually left the radio scene, with his later life remaining relatively private. Ivey's contributions to the early rock and roll era in the Annapolis area are still remembered by music enthusiasts today.

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The Great Migration, where African Americans moved from the rural South to urban areas in the North and West seeking better opportunities, and the discriminatory practices of redlining and housing discrimination led to a higher percentage of minorities in cities in the 1950s.

The phrase you seek is "the Silent Generation."

One reason for the growth of suburbs was increased automobile ownership and improved transportation infrastructure.

In the 1950s, the average cost of gasoline in the United States ranged from about 20 to 30 cents per gallon. Prices varied by region and over the decade, but this period saw relatively low fuel costs compared to today. Economic factors, including post-war prosperity and the expansion of the interstate highway system, contributed to the affordability of fuel during this time.

The first five state capitals in the United States in ABC order are Albany, New York; Annapolis, Maryland; Atlanta, Georgia; Augusta, Maine; and Austin, Texas.

In the original film "The Day the Earth Stood Still," the main characters, Klaatu and Gort, take up residence at 1412 Harvard Street NW in Washington D.C. Klaatu poses as Mr. Carpenter in this address throughout the movie.

In the 1950s, American businesses, particularly in the housing industry, benefited most directly from the post-World War II economic boom, which led to increased consumer spending and demand for housing. The GI Bill facilitated access to low-interest mortgages for veterans, making homeownership more attainable for many families. Additionally, the rise of suburbanization and the expansion of infrastructure, including highways, further stimulated the housing market and related industries. This period marked a significant shift towards mass-produced homes and the growth of the middle class.

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