The Fifties

Truman becomes President

Apr 12, 1945

Truman becomes president after Roosevelt had died in office and he was vice president.

Television

Apr 1, 1950

Television became very popular

The Korean War

Jun 25, 1950

North Korean communist forces invade South Korea. An army of 100,000 well trained and well equiped soldiers.

The Suburbs

Jul 24, 1950

During this time the suburbs became extremely popular. With 90 dollars of downpayment and 58 dollars a month it was a very affordable way of living,

Interstate highway system

Oct 17, 1950

This new Interstate Highway System made it easier for people to get to their destinations.

MacArthur Is Out

Apr 11, 1951

Truman said that he could no longer tolerate his insubordination and saw him as a threat so he was fired,.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elected President

Jan 20, 1953

Dwight was elected president on January 20th, 1953. Dwight was nicknamed "Ike". One major domestic conflict that confronted Dwight during his presidency was civil rights and McCarthyism.

Armistice Signed

Jul 27, 1953

This agreement was signed to stop the Korean War.

Credit Cards

Aug 18, 1953

After the war, people began using credit cards because they could buy now and pay later.

Sputnik

Oct 4, 1957

Sputnik was the first satellite launched into space.