President Politics
President of the United States for 8 Years 1953-1961
Kansas Republican
Commanding General during World War 2
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
-Between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War
-The two sides signed various arms control agreements as a means to manage their rivalry and limit the risk of nuclear war.
-Billions were spent by both sides attempting to gain a military advantage over the other.
What was the Arms Race?
Grew favor with American Teens in the 1950s. Often talked about the themes of Young Love and Freedom.
Willie Mae Thompson, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Chuck Berry are four examples of prominent artists of this genre.
What is Rock n Roll?
New themes and styles for automotive vehicles
Pastel blue, pink, and green.
Chrome, representing the space age.
What is Car Culture?
Said that a Middle Eastern Country could request American Assistance if threatened by armed aggression.
What is the Eisenhower Doctrine?
Political rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies between March 12, 1947 – December 26, 1991.
What was the Cold War?
-He was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades
-Helped set the tone for the future of rock and roll with his explosive lyricism and electrifying stage presence.
Who is Little Richard?
Boosted Capitalism immensely
Social status was defined by what goods/services were purchased.
Still done to this day by influencers.
What is Consumer Culture?
He was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. A leader of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 34th vice president from January to April 1945 under Franklin Roosevelt and as a United States senator from Missouri from 1935 to January 1945
Who is Harry S. Truman?
-Foreign policy strategy used by the United States during the Cold War.
-Began in 1947 , laid out by George F. Kennan.
-Stated that communism needed to be contained and isolated, or else it would spread to neighboring countries.
What is Containment?
Prominent Rock N Roll artist in the 1950s.
Changed the Genre itself, becoming a staple of music to this day.
Was known for his unique appearance and stage presence.
Who is Elvis Presley?
A fully frozen meal made to be heated up. Incredibly popular during the 1950s. Single serving, convenient, popular name brand. Everything American’s love.
Solidified common American Foods found to this day.
What is a TV Dinner?
Made to increase US aerospace knowledge.
Signed into existence by Eisenhower.
What is NASA?
Drills practiced during the 1950s in schools to prepare for an atomic attack.
Amplified panic over the ever escalating arms race.
What are Duck and Cover Drills?
American singer, guitarist and songwriter who pioneered rock and roll.
Known for his guitar playing and ability to improvise on stage. Passed away in 2017
Between 1948 and 1959
Pioneering years of television.
Shaped and Redefined TV as a whole.
What is the Golden Age of Television?
President Harry S. Truman led the United States to which war in the year 1950?
What is the Korean War?
-Practice of forcing confrontation in order to achieve a desired outcome.
What is Brinkmanship?
TV's longest-running variety show. It ran on Sunday nights for an amazing 23 years.
This show's stage was home to iconic performances by groundbreaking artists from a variety of genres in the 1950's and beyond.
What is The Ed Sullivan Show?
Designing products to break after a certain amount of time so people would buy more.
Increased Consumer Culture during the 1950's and is still used in industry to this day.
What is Planned Obsolescence?