The 1950s were a huge turning point in
American history. It was during this decade that
television (including color TV) and the microwave oven became popular, roll and roll music hit
the charts, credit cards were the new way to buy on time, diet soda and TV dinners were introduced, Velcro was invented, electric musical instruments were
perfected, computers were being introduced, jet
airplanes replaced propeller-driven aircraft, space
exploration began, the birth control pill was approved, the civil rights movement
advanced, and the interstate highway system was
launched. Both Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were born
in the 1950s.
These are just a few of the extraordinary things
that happened during the 1950s -- things which significantly
changed forever the way we live. Although much
attention has been given to the 1960s for the
achievements during that decade, it was really
during the 50s when things really got started. The
60s were mostly a continuation of the things that
had originated in the previous decade.
The
1950s were when it really got started! Let's not
forget it!
Nostalgic for the 1950s
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