1950's Pop culture: 1950's Pop culture Greg Lahey
Events: Events
1950: Korean War Begins: 1950: Korean War Begins
1950: US Hydrogen Bomb Program: 1950: US Hydrogen Bomb Program
1952: Polo Vaccine Introduced: 1952: Polo Vaccine Introduced
1953: Mount Everest climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzig Norgay: 1953: Mount Everest climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzig Norgay
1953: Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected as the 34th President of the United States: 1953: Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected as the 34 th President of the United States
1953: Josef Stalin dies: 1953: Josef Stalin dies
1957: Russian Satellite Sputnik launched: 1957: Russian Satellite Sputnik launched
1959: Fidel Castro takes power in Cuba: 1959: Fidel Castro takes power in Cuba
Celebrities , tv, and movies: Celebrities , tv, and movies
Chuck Berry: Chuck Berry
Little Richard: Little Richard
Buddy Holly: Buddy Holly
Bo Didley: Bo Didley
James Brown: James Brown
Elvis Presley: Elvis Presley
Bill Haley: Bill Haley
Johnny Cash: Johnny Cash
Conway Twitty: Conway Twitty
Miles Davis: Miles Davis
Ray Charles: Ray Charles
Hank Williams: Hank Williams
Frank Sinatra: Frank Sinatra
Nat King Cole: Nat King Cole
Andy Worhol: Andy Worhol
Harry S. Truman: Harry S. Truman
Marlon Brando: Marlon Brando
James Dean: James Dean
Marilyn Monroe: Marilyn Monroe
Elizabeth Taylor: Elizabeth Taylor
Humphrey Bogart: Humphrey Bogart
Fred Astaire: Fred Astaire
Gene Autry: Gene Autry
Lucille Ball in “I Love Lucy”: Lucille Ball in “I Love Lucy”
Bing Crosby: Bing Crosby
Kirk Douglas: Kirk Douglas
Clint Eastwood: Clint Eastwood
Henry Fonda: Henry Fonda
Clark Gable: Clark Gable
Judy Garland : Judy Garland
Bob Hope: Bob Hope
Paul Newman: Paul Newman
George Reeves as “Superman”: George Reeves as “S uperman”
John Wayne: John Wayne
Yogi Berra: Yogi Berra
Bob Cousy: Bob Cousy
Hank Aaron: Hank Aaron
Willie Mays : Willie Mays
Mickey Mantle: Mickey Mantle
Rocky Marciano: Rocky Marciano
Singin in the Rain: Singin in the Rain
12 Angry Men: 12 Angry Men
Rear Window: Rear Window
Ben Hur: Ben Hur
Some Like it Hot: Some Like it Hot
North by Northwest: North by Northwest
Gunsmoke: Gunsmoke
The Honeymooners: The Honeymooners
The Ed Sullivan Show: The Ed Sullivan Show
The Johnny Carson Show: The Johnny Carson Show
Bonanza: Bonanza
The $64,000 Question: The $64,00 0 Question
Fahrenheit 451: Fahrenheit 451
The Catcher in the Rye: The Catcher in the Rye
The Chronicles of Narnia book series: The Chronicles of Narnia book s eries
The Lord of the Rings: The Lord of the Rings
Food, drink, and toys: Food, drink, and toys
Diners: Diners
Chex Mix: Chex Mix
Tang: Tang
Tupperware: Tupperware
Jello molds: Jello molds
Aluminum glasses: Aluminum glasses
Condensed soups: Condensed soups
Betty Crocker’s cook books: Betty Crocker’s cook books
Swanson TV dinners: Swanson TV dinners
McDonalds: McDonalds
Cherry Coke: Cherry Coke
Diet Rite Cola: Diet Rite Cola
Whoopie Pies: Whoopie Pies
Rice Crispie Treats: Rice Crispie Treats
Kraft Cheeze Whiz: Kraft Cheeze Whiz
Cheese puffs: Cheese puffs
Corn Curls: Corn Curls
Jello Pudding: Jello Pudding
Sugar cereals: Sugar cereals
Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn: Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn
LP records: LP records
Barbies: Barbies
Play-Doh: Play- Doh
Frisbees: Frisbees
Tonka trucks: Tonka trucks
Matchbox cars: Matchbox cars
Yahtzee: Yahtzee
Skateboards: Skateboards
Hula hoops: Hula hoops
Mr. Potato Head: Mr. Potato Head
Pez: Pez
Silly Putty: Silly Putty
Scrabble: Scrabble
Fashion: Fashion
Fur coats: Fur coats
Poodle skirts: Poodle skirts
Halter necklines: Halter necklines
Shawl collars: Shawl collars
Round collars: Round collars
Kimono sleeves: Kimono sleeves
Rolled up sleeves: Rolled up sleeves
Tweed: Tweed
Flannel: Flannel
Striped suit jackets: Striped suit jackets
Neckties: Neckties
Oxford button downs: Oxford button downs
Leather jackets: Leather jackets
Checkered shirts: Checkered shirts
Stiletto heels: Stiletto heels
Ballet slippers: Ballet slippers
Flats: Flats
Dress shoes: Dress shoes