Changing Society of the 1950s
Fast Food. Rock and Roll. Television. Much of what is a staple in society today evolved during the 1950s. What other trends and movements occurred during this decade?
1950s Societal Changes
"It seems to me that every other young housewife I see is pregnant."
- British visitor to America, 1958
- British visitor to America, 1958
"I learned how important it is to entertain people and give them a reason to come and watch you play." - Elvis Presley
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"The ideal 1950s man was the provider, protector, and the boss of the house." - Life magazine, 1955
"Today in the U. S., the Christian faith is back in the center of things."
- Time magazine, 1954
- Time magazine, 1954
Life during the 1950s Images
"All babies were potential consumers who spearheaded a brand-new market for food, clothing, and shelter." - Life Magazine May, 1958