America After the War.
This man was not supposed to win re-election in 1948 but proved everybody wrong.
Who was Harry S. Truman?
A rise in births led to the growth of this popular term.
What is the "baby boom"?
Many Americans spent their money on these types of items that help cut down time. Why is the fridge not working?
What are appliances?
This group began to see a new type of culture and energy in the 1950's?
This Christian holiday is coming up on Sunday, April 12th, 2020?
What is Easter?
President Harry S. Truman took a major step towards civil rights when he de-segregated this.
What are the Armed Services/the military?
McDonald's is an example of this type of business.
What is a franchise?
This new technology allowed for hours of family fun at home. Hey, who changed the channel?
What is the television?
Watch out Mom and Dad! This type of music became more popular and heard in your house.
What is rock n' roll?
Jewish people celebrate this holiday during Holy Week
What is Passover?
Many Americans moved to these areas for more space at a cheaper cost in the postwar years.
What are the suburbs?
This was the role of many women in the 1950's, such as cooking, taking care of the children, and cleaning.
What is a housewife?
Got your popcorn? These became very popular along with the automobile.
What are drive-in theaters?
These types of TV shows became popular in the 1950's. Go get em' Tex!
What are westerns/cowboys?
This religion also celebrates a holiday during Holy Week.
What is Islamic/Muslim?
This law gave veterans returning from war a chance at a home, a business, or even an education to repay them for their service.
What is the GI Bill?
Many Americans wanted to do this in the postwar period - try blending in and not being unique there.
What is conform/use conformity?
He signed the Interstate Highway Act, which created 41,000 miles of national highway. Better fill up the tank!
Who was President Dwight "Ike" David Eisenhower?
Forgot your "dancing shoes"? Don't worry. You'll be OK at this event for teens that were popular in the 1950's.
What is a "sock hop"?
This character typically brings candy and eggs to children at Easter.
Who is the Easter Bunny?
President Harry S. Truman tried to pass this "deal" to benefit Americans in the postwar period.
What was the Fair Deal?
He is responsible for developing a vaccine for the deadly disease of polio in the postwar period.
Who was Dr. Jonas Salk?
This advertising term has been used since the 1950's to prove you need to buy something new.
What is planned obsolescence?
This movement preferred poetry and coffee shops to express their non-comformist views. Hey there cool cat!
What is the beat movement?
This is the "Spring Break Capital of the World".
What is Panama City, Florida?