1930s
This was the period of economic downturn in the 1930s.
What is The Great Depression?
This singer and actor was known as “Ol’ Blue Eyes” and rose to fame in the 1940s.
He sang the song 'Hound Dog'.
Who is Elvis Presley?
The Packers won this American sporting event when it first took place in January of 1967.
What is the Super Bowl?
He resigned as U.S. President in 1974 after the Watergate scandal.
Who is Richard Nixon?
Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, Dopey are characters in this 1937 film.
What is 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarves'?
This music machine became popular in the 1940s in diners, bars, and soda shops.
What is a Jukebox?
This U.S. President took office in 1953 and was known by the nickname "Ike".
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
With members John, Paul, George, and Ringo, this British band released their single, "Love Me Do".
Who are The Beatles?
This 1977 film introduced Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
What is Star Wars?
This environmental disaster affected the Great Plains and led to the phrase, "the Dirty Thirties".
What is The Dust Bowl?
Joe Louis was the heavyweight champion for the entire decade in this sport.
What is boxing?
This circular toy, made from plastic and spun around the waist, was invented in Australia.
What is a Hula Hoop?
This Civil Rights activist delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech on August 28th, 1963.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This war ended in 1975, after years of protest.
What is the Vietnam War?
She was our first lady and the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
This 1942 song performed by Bing Crosby became one of the best-selling Christmas songs of all time.
What is 'White Christmas'?
This famous fashion doll was created and introduced by Mattel starting in 1959.
What is a Barbie?
Bert, Ernie, and Big Bird debuted on this show in 1969.
What is Sesame Street?
This music genre with glitter, platform shoes, and funky beats ruled the late ’70s.
FDR used these radio broadcasts to give the American people hope.
What are 'Fireside Chats'?
This 1946 movie contains the quote: “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.”
What is 'It's a Wonderful Life'?
Ward, June, Wally, and Beav Cleaver are characters from this TV Show.
What is 'Leave It to Beaver'?
The United States Postal Service added this in 1963 and it is still part of every address today.
What is a zip code?
Which popular comic strip debuted in 1978 and featured a cat who loves lasagna.
Who is Garfield?