2. Pres. Harry Truman approves production of the hydrogen bomb in 1950. 1953-1961 Dwight D. Eisenhower is president. The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1952. Fighting ends in Korea in 1953. Rosa Parks in 1955. In 1958 Explorer I, the first U.S. satellite, successfully orbits the earth. Major World Events
3. Popular Names Boys James Michael Steven George Johnny Benjamin Jerry David Girls Mary Linda Nancy Cindy Debbie Vicki Holly Carrie Roxanne
4. Vintage clothing of the 1950′s was mainly the formal and the tailored silhouette. Some popular clothing colors of the 50s were red, pink, yellow, green, etc.. Most women would wear designers Clothing. Silhouettes
7. Popular Movies and Music Movies Singin in the Rain (1952) 12 Angry Men (1957) Rear Window (1954) Sweet Smell of Success (1957) All About Eve (1950) Some like it Hot (1959) Vertigo (1958) Ben-Hur (1959) Music Johnny B. Goode Jailhouse Rock Rock Around the Clock Summer Time Blues What I’d Say Long Tall Sally That’ll be the Day Bye Bye Love Don’t be Cruel Bo Diddley