50s music
What was the crucial decade for jazz?
50's
What did Marilyn Monroe say about her experience of fame and human nature?
fame exposes "human nature in a raw kind of way"
Who were the rebels?
Teen idols like Elvis Presley, actors like James Dean, and writers like Jack Kerouac, who rejected conformity.
Why did the U.S get involved in the war?
due to the Cold War and the fear of the spread of communism
Why did the Korean War start?
The war was caused by the division of Korea after World War II, with a communist government established in the North and a US-backed one in the South.
What were the names of the three musicians who died in the same plane crash in 1959?
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson
What was Eisenhower's role on D-Day?
He was the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force, orchestrating the massive air, land, and sea invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944.
What defined 1950s youth culture?
A new identity separate from parents, fueled by rock & roll, drive-ins, and a focus on leisure, creating a distinct consumer demographic.
what was the domino theory?
The belief that if one country in Southeast Asia fell to communism, others would follow.
How was Korea divided?
Following World War II, Korea was divided into two zones of occupation by the Allied powers. The Soviet Union occupied the North and the US occupied the South
Who was known as "The Man in Black"?
Johnny Cash, Dale Earnhardt
Did post-Cold War evidence from Soviet archives ever validate any of McCarthy's central claims about widespread infiltration of the U.S. State Department?
Post-Cold War evidence from Soviet archives and the declassification of U.S. intercepts confirmed the existence of widespread Soviet espionage networks that successfully infiltrated the U.S. government, including the State Department. However, this evidence largely did not validate most of Joseph McCarthy's specific accusations or his investigative methods.
How did the idea of America as a "Christian nation" impact public life and policy?
Public Education,Founding Principles and Early Law,Symbolism in Public Life, ect.
Who were the main sides?
North Vietnam (supported by China/Soviet Union) vs. South Vietnam (supported by the U.S. and allies).
What was the outcome?
The war ended in a stalemate in July 1953, with a cease-fire agreement, not a peace treaty.
What was the birth name of the musician known as Bob Dylan?
Robert Allen Zimmerman
when did Albert Einstein die?
April 18, 1955
Presidency
Dwight D. Eisenhower was in office for most of the decade
When was it?
1965-1975
What is the "Forgotten War"?
The Korean War is often called the "Forgotten War" because it occurred between the more widely remembered World War II and the Vietnam War.
Who is known as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" and what was his first single
Elvis Presley
Why was the Cold War a frightening time for many Americans, and how did this fear allow a figure like McCarthy to gain prominence?
The Cold War was frightening for many Americans primarily due to the constant, existential threats of nuclear annihilation and communist subversion. This pervasive fear created an atmosphere of paranoia and suspicion that a figure like Senator Joseph McCarthy exploited to gain national prominence.
Q: What new household items emerged?
TV dinners, refrigerators became more common, and toothpaste tubes started replacing powder
Key U.S. Strategy
"Search and destroy"
when did it happen?
The Korean War started on June 25, 1950, and ended on July 27, 1953