Clothing
Full skirts and this kind of skirt were very popular in the 1950's
What is a poodle skirt
He led the United Nations forces in the Korean conflict. the US Army called 62,000 reservist to active duty.
Douglas MacArthur
The end of this war thrust the US into the role of world leadership
WWII
For the first time the Miss America pageant was televised and Bert Parks sang this song.
Here She is Miss America
These two states became our 49th and 50th states.
Alaska and Hawaii
This was a "hot" color to wear in the 1950's
Pink
He continued many times false accusations of Communists in the State Department. His "Black List" ruined many lives
Senator Joseph McCarthy
The Soviet Union had savagely conquered Europe and had four times as many troops as we did. Their political theory was this.
Communism
This president promised American support to South Vietnam in its struggle with Communist insurgents.
President Eisenhower
Rock and Roll fans were stunned by the death of this star in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.
Buddy Holly
Some blouses had this type of collar.
Peter Pan
This couple was convicted of espionage in 1954.
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Gene Kelly got wet singing and dancing in this movie.
Singing in the Rain
In Washington DC the Senate voted 67 to 22 to condemn this senator for his abuse of his colleagues.
Senator Joseph McCarthy
This Western TV show starred Lorne Greene
Bonanza
These were a type of shoe that was worn in the 1950's
Penny loafers
He declared a state of national emergency because of the strain of economic and military resources caused by the Korean War.
President Harry S Truman
On May 12th in the Marshall Islands, the US detonated this.
Hydrogen bomb
This TV show premiered. It depicted the perfect family.
Father Knows Best
On April 9th, NASA chose this astronaut for space travel.
John Glen
Someone who influenced the world of teenage fashion in the 50's
Elvis Presley, Pat Boone, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Broadway and musicals
In 1959 he signed several accords with Soviet Premier Nikita Khruchchev in a search for peace.
Dwight D Eisenhower
Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Frank Sinatra, Montgomery Clift, Ernest Borgnine and Donna Reed starred in this 1954 film.
From Here to Eternity
On September 27 this TV show was first seen on NBC. The original host was Steve Allen. Jack Parr followed and then Johnny Carson.
The Tonight Show
In March, Mattel Toys introduced this doll. It sold for three dollars
Barbie