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The Credit Card
The credit card was involved with Frank Mcamara. It first started in the US. It was important because people didn't have to carry cash as much as they did.
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Silly Putty
The inventor was invented by James Wright. This invention first strarted in the US. The invention was important becuase the US needed a sticky substance during WWll and now instead made silly putty for us.
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Emil Zatopek
He was an olimpic runner. He won the first medal in running for the US.
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Charlie Brown
Picture citation and More info on Charlie Brown Charlie Brown He first appeared in the newpaper comic strip, Peanuts. He later became more famous and going onto TV and movies. -
22th amendment
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H - bomb
The H -bomb was made in the US by scientist. It was made for the army to use. It could cause a lot of damage. picture infomation -
Short Evening Dreeses
short skirts and wide shoulders worn in the fifties, fashion in the fifties evolved to fuller skirts and soft shoulder lines that enhanced a woman's figure. Poodle skirts and circle skirts were a favorite amongst the young girls. Pleated and pencil skirts were used by older women for a more formal and mature look.
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Lucille ball
Lucille was a very popular model, movie and tv actress.
She was most popular in the 50's for her television show "i love lucy." The first episode was in June 15, 1951 and the last episode was in May 6, 1957.
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Sailor Beware
Picture citation and more info The movie was released by Paramount pictures. This movie was the 5th movie that Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis had done together. They went on to do 16 films together. This was a funny movie about men who enlisted in the navy and had fun adventures. -
Apgar score for babies
Babies and Virgina Apgar were involved with this invention. It first started in the US. This was important because now people can know how healthy their babies are when they're born.
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Alen Freed
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Pencil Skirts
more info on pencil skirts A pencil skirt is a slim-fitting skirt with a straight, narrow cut. Generally the hem falls to, or just below, the knee and is tailored for a close fit. It is named for its shape: long and slim like a pencil. -
The First 3-D Movie
Picture citationThe National vision association created the first 3D movie. It came out first in Los Angeles. They neeeded a way to bring the people back into the theaters, and they found one. The first 3D movie made them feel like the movie was actually coming to life. Citation- USA Past, Present, and future, Trends, page 28 -
Heart Machine
The inventor was a college graduate in Philliadelphia. The people who were involved with it are people who had heart failure or when your heart seems to stop beating. It was important because it saved millions from dying of heart failure.
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DNA Discoveries
The inventors of the DNA dicovery is Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase. It first started in a hospital where they tested on patients. This was important because it tells that DNA transmits information.
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first woman goes faster than the speed of sound
Jacqueline Cochran was the girl that went faster than the speed of sound.
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Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen at age 25
She became queen after her father died in Feburary 6 1952. She was the oldest in the family. Her coranation was the first to be seen on live T.V. more infomation
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Norma Jeane Mortenson
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Norma known as Marilyn Manroe was huge in the 50's. She is know known as a legend for acting. She got married to baseball leggend Joe DiMaggio. -
John F Kennedy
The 50's was a good year for john f kennedy he got married to Jacqueline Lee Bouvie. He got married at the Saint Marry's Church in New Prot Rode Island. -
The first Playboy Magazine
Picture citation and more informationThe man who created the first Playboy magazine was Hugh Hefner, The first Edition was the only edition that didn't have a date on it's cover or Hugh's name in it, This was because he wasn't sure how well it would sell. But it actually sold 54,175 copies, costing 50 cents each. -
The first color Television
Picture Citation and More info on color TV The color television was important because no one had seen a TV with color before. All they had seen was black and white. It gave them a sense of the TV being more real. The color bars (as seen in the picture) were used as test patterns or when they didn't have a show to put on. -
Polio Vaccination
Dr. Jonas Salk was involved with this invention. It started in Pittsburgh, Penn. It was important because it gave parents a sense of relief for their kids.
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Godzilla
Picture citation and more info The movie Godzilla was imporant because it was the first emotional monster movie. It was originally a Japanese film. LAter, in 1956 they released a version in the United States called, Godzilla! King of the Monsters! -
The First MCDonalds
The inventor of the first MCDonalds was the MCDonalds brothers, Ray Kroc. It first started in Des Plaines, Illinois. This was important because it was the very first MCDonalds. -
Dr. Suess's the Cat in the Hat
Picture citation and more infoDr, Suess published The Cat in the Hat as a different kind of childrens book. He wrote it in response to an article that John Hersey wrote. The Cat in the Hat is important because the children loved the book back then and still love it now. -
changing the pledge of allegiance
President Eisenhower changed the pledge of allegiance from “one nation indivisible” to “one nation under god indivisible”. picture infomation -
Drainpipe Trowsers
more info Drainpipe trousers are a style of slim-fitting pants first popularized in the 1950s. One of the most famous celebrities to don these trousers was Elvis Presley. His slim fitting drainpipe style jeans soon epitomized the spirit of rock and roll that he was so well known for.These pants come in a variety of materials and colors, though the original style was typically made from 100% worsted wool in black. Early drainpipe trousers had no pockets on the front or side, though they occasionally ha -
1950s Costumes
more info The costumes has Evels Prestly, etc. They were to let people drees up on hallween. They were made up of light things, and they did not cost a lot so people could, bye them. -
Pill Box Hats
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Disneyland opened
For more information on DisneylandThis is the date that Dsineyland was opened. The total cost for when Disneland was made was $17 million. Only 6,000 invitation only people were invited. But unfortunately 22,000 more people arrived with counterfeit tickets. Disneyland was opened to the public the next day, and the entrance fee was only $1!! -
Hurricane Diane
It hit the east coast. 400 people died and millions of dollars of properties were destroyed. <a href='http://www.hurricanescience.org/history/storms/1950s/diane/' >for more infomation</a> picture infomation -
Bill Gates
Bill began programming comuter'r at the age of 13. He created microsoft corperation.
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blacks boycot the buses
Black people were boycoting the buses. They started this because Rosa Parks got arrested. picture infomation -
Martin Luther King Jr
more infoMartin said he would be the leader of the first non-violent protest. Later in the 60's he had his famous "I Have A Dream" speech. -
Levi Jeans
This is more about the jeansThis was when James Dean wore them in a movie, Rebel Without A Cause, so then the popularty switched from cowboys to teens wearing them. -
Elvis Presley
When Elvis Presleys song "Heartbreak Hotel" his first single recorded hit the airwaves.The song caught many teenage girls that thought his act and songs were sexy. Elvis was number one on the pop and country charts in the 50's.
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Pink Ties
more info on pink ties This super snazzy tie was made by Saks Fifth Avenue in the 1950's. Black and white geometric shapes float throughout this pink tie, culminating in a solid black arrow pointing downward by the tip. The one thing you may notice in the larger image is an indentation located 5.5 inches above the tip which is where the inner lining ends. -
Jackie Gleanson
Jackie was in the American sitcom the "honeymooners" which was very big the the 50's. The first episode came out in October 1, 1955 and the last epidsode was in September 22, 1956.
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Jim Henson
In the 50's Jim Henson created what is now known as the muppets. Muppets then went into sesame street, but the fun ended when he died.
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Capes 1950s
more info on capes The cape emerged again as an updated fashion statement in the 1950s. Paris designers often favoured simplified lines and for bulky tweedy, check and mohair fabrics the easy lines of a cloak were perfect to show the fabric to perfection. -
The Mascara Wand And Tube
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Mascara was maked by Helena Rubinstein. It was made with wax, and colored pigmets. It helps bring out a woman's eye lashes. It had a wand, and tube the tube was to keep it in, and the wand was to help you put it on. -
integrating in little rock
The army was called in to help intergrate a school in little rock. The army was called because there was violence at the school. picture infomation -
John Glenn
John Glenn worked for nasa. He piloted the fst non-stop supersonic flight from Los Angeles to New York. out of the book" Ultimate Biography" page 34. -
Legos were created
Click here to learn more about LegosLegos were introduced in 1958. The word 'lego' came form the Danish words 'LEg GOdt' which means 'play well'. The creator of Legos was Ole Kirk Christiansen. The company was producing about 200 other toys at the time but Legos were the big hit. Lego building blocks created a new way for kids to express their creativity. -
Fur On Things To Wear
more info on fur on jackets 1950s would accessorize an outfit with gloves, stockings and a good leather handbag. Part of that grooming was to wear a good corselette. Women were carefully corseted to help them achieve hour glass figures and a wasp waist. -
The first Grammy Awards
Picture citation and more infoThe first Grammy awards was held to honor the musicians of 1958. It was important because it honors muscians who deserve to be recognized. There are still Gramy Award today too. Book Citation- USA Past, Present, and future, page 28 -
The Hover Craft
Boat designer Christopher Cockrell was the inventor of the hover craft. It started in a electronics store. It was important because it gave the US Army an adventage.
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Mattel starts selling the US' first fashion barbie doll
The inventor is Mattel and his two daughters who played with barbie dolls. This invention is important because children still play with the fashion barbie dolls and in some cases collect them.
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space race
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Hawaii becomes a state
Hawaii becomes the 50th star on the flag. It was a big day for the people that lived in Hawaii at the time. It was in a race with Alaska to become the 49th state. Alaska lost. hawaii infomation picture infomation
