Politics
Who held the presidential office from Jan 20 1953 to Jan 20, 1961
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower
Which famous civil rights leader refused to give up her bus seat in 1955?
Who is Rosa Parks.
What famous singer was nicknamed the "King of Rock and Roll"?
Who is Elvis Presley.
Which rising star from the movie REBEL without a Cause died in an automobile accident in 1955?
Who is James Dean
This popular 1950s hairstyle for women featured a high, rounded shape often held in place with lots of hairspray.
What is the Bee Hive.
This major conflict continued into the early 1950s and ended with an armistice in 1953.
What is the Korean War.
What was the name of the first satellite launched into orbit by Russia in 1957
Sputnik
This pioneering guitarist was known for his showmanship and hits like 'Johnny B. Goode.'
What is Chuck Berry.
Which television game show first aired in 1956 and is still running today
What is The Price is Right
What is a slang term for when things are going good and you dont have a care in the world?
What is "Made in the Shade"
Which president is credited for integrating the US Military?
Who is Harry Truman
Which disease did Dr Salk successfully create a vaccine for in 1952?
Polio
What duo was known for their close harmonies and hits like "Bye Bye Love" and "Wake Up Little Susie"?
What is The Everly Brothers.
What famous baseball player married Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s?
Who is Joe Di Maggio
This popular 1950s toy was a simple metal spring that could ‘walk’ down stairs.
What is a Slinky.
This international alliance, formed in 1949, grew in importance during the 1950s as tensions with the Soviet Union increased.
What is NATO.
This popular 1950s household device became more common and changed how families spent evenings.
What is Television.
What is the upbeat dance craze, popularized in the late 1950s, that involved swinging and spinning with a partner.
What is the Jitterbug.
What popular 1950s TV show featured a lovable red‑haired comedian known for getting into silly situations?
What is I Love Lucy.
This type of skirt, often worn by teenage girls, featured a felt fabric and a dog design.
What is a "Poodle Skirt"
What state did Senator McCarthy represent in 1954?
What is Wisconsin
What major highway system got approved in 1956 and changed American travel forever?
What is the Interstate Highway System.
What upbeat Bill Haley & His Comets song is often credited with helping launch the rock-and-roll era?
What is Rock Around the Clock.
This famous amousment park opened in 1955
What is Disneyland?
This popular 1950s TV show featured a family with a talking horse.
What is Mr. Ed.