1950s & '60s

By JonathanNM

  • Social - McDonald's was Founded

    McDonalds was founded, sparking the countries biggest obesity chain. Source

  • Political - 22nd Amendment

    SourceCongress Passed/Ratified the 22nd Amendment which installed the Two-Terms rule for presidential terms.

  • Political - Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Executed for Espionage

    SourceJulius and Ethel Rosenburg were executed as a result of McCarthyism.

  • Political - Warsaw Pact

    Put Soviets in charge of other countries armed forces Source

  • Social - Disneyland Opens

    Disneyland opened in California, introducing the idea of amusement parks Source
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    Economic - Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Sparked with Rosa Parks, resulted in the conclusion by the Supreme Court that the segregation of the public bus system is illegal. Source

  • Economic - First Walmart Opens

    Sam Walton opens the first Walmart in Arkansas creating a top company in the US Source

  • Social - Beetles become Popular

    The Beetles become a top band. Source

  • Ecnomic - 300 Million Yen Robbery

    Single larges Japanese Hiest of all time. Source