How Did The 1950's Impact On American Society

The United States has changed immensely since 1950. Americans were worried and anxious about a post-WWII depression that never occurred. 1946 was the year that saw the most marriages. Families started to grow, the economy boomed, people began to own cars and televisions, and much more.

World War II had just ended. Women that were working because their husbands were out fighting in the war came back home when the war ended. The 1940’s ended and it was time for a new decade. The 1950’s were looked as a state of mind or a way of living instead of another time in American history. The 1950’s were the most influential decade in American history because the civil rights act began, fashion was completely new and trendy there were more much advancement in entertainment and medicine, and suburban life was much more functional than any other decade in America.

The US had a large change between the 1920s and the 1950s. There were shifts in the economy, many social aspects, and the US’s level of intolerance. The 1920’s were a time of false hope and the 1950s were a time of true prosperity.

The United States was left booming in economy and as an essential power of the world to the extent that markets expanded through technological advancements and housing. However, the 1950’s was a time of prosperity for whites but not for blacks. Prosperity is the condition of being successful but prosperity during the 1950’s was depicted as the stress-free America but no one experienced the “Other America”. Therefore, the 1950’s was a time of prosperity but at the same time it wasn’t.

The 1950’s were often referred to as the “Happy Days”. Dwight Eisenhower was the US president during this era. He believed in creating a “balance” for the nation. Economically the 1950’s were a decade of prosperity.

According to “The Century” films, the 1950s is perceived to be one of the greatest times for Americans. World War II had just ended in favor of the US, fathers, sons and brothers were returning home from war and had build up their savings. It was during this time period in which a new society was created and moving into the middle class—America was reborn. In anticipation to limited jobs for returning veterans, they took advantage of the G.I. Bill which was singed into law on June 22, 1944. The G.I. Bill served as an education assistance program for veterans enabling them to obtain higher education. Prior to the war, home ownership and college education seemed impossible. Wages were increasing at rapid rates, new jobs were created, automobiles

Although, the 1950’s were looked at as peace and ‘happy times’ it was a tad bit different from what was advertised. The 1950’s were an era of prosperity, growth, and chaos in the United States. The population during this time was about 151,684,000 with an unemployment figure around 3,288,000 (Bradley). Industries were expanding in order to meet the needs for people

It was a decade of reverence for the esteemed economic system of capitalism after a decade of horrendous war. Coming out of the Second World War, the 1950s symbolized a new period of ultimate economic expansion, relatively stable costs and prices, and a lowering unemployment rate- all leading up to a "golden age of capitalism" and an increased "American standard of living”. This increased standard of living only came through however, due to increasing wages for the common man and average citizen. Between 1946 and 1960, the nation's gross product was merely doubled and because of that, this new generation of Americans was finally better off than their parents and previous ancestors.

The 1950’s were a great time of peace, prosperity, and progress for American’s. Besides the negative events that occurred like the Korean War, Vietnam, the invasion of Lebanon, and testing of nuclear arms, the 1950’s were a great time in the United States history. Some things that support this theory are that, the “middle class” of society grew rapidly, more people were able to own homes that ever before. Also more people were able to gain access and enter into various colleges. Lots of new technology was made such as television, airplanes, video recorders, new, faster cars, satellites, computers and copy machines, many of which we still use in today’s world.

World War I, The Great Depression, and World War II brought instability to the United States. As World War II came to an end in 1945 people were looking for stability, which is what the 1950’s resulted in. The 1950’s was a decade of conformity in all aspects of life; politics, economy, and culture.

America has become distorted with the rise of television. The glory that this country once held and the virtues that it once stood up for have vanished. In a mere 89 years, generations of righteous men have gone through a gradual change and have become deformed to indolent boys. With television, has come the downfall of the righteousness of America. This monstrous manifestation is depicted in the decline of our values, the decline of our health, and the decline of the American family.

     What role does television play in society? For decades we have seen many parts of our world rapidly going through changes in technology. Today’s society has been transformed by means of communication and the available information through mass media. Most Americans rely on television for news, sports, and entertainment. Television is just one of the many examples of how technology has changed our lives. Since the invention of the television in the early 1900’s, it has played a very important role in our lives. Having a television set in the home has become very essential in today’s society. We depend on it to entertain us with its sitcoms and to inform us about current world issues. The

My father was 49 and my mother 44 years old when I was born, my mother got pregnant during her menopause, finding out about her pregnancy three months later, between the menopause and expecting a child I imagine it was a bit hard, she stopped working and dedicated to herself and the maternity. During my mother’s pregnancy, my ant Florencia, who was living in Chicago at the time asked my mom to come and stay with her for a while and my mother decided to move to Chicago for a few months until birth, but a month previous my birth she change her mine and returned to Mexico to had me in the Social Security Clinic (Clinica del Seguro Social) in Juarez in November 24, 1964, The delivery was pretty normal my brothers and sisters had a new baby to take care of. I would say that my life growing up was normal and healthy, my sister Rosario used to take care of me and my sister Loren was the one who bugged me all the time. -

Historians tend to portray the 1950’s as a decade of prosperity, conformity, and consensus, and the 1960’s as a decade of turbulence, protest, and disillusionment. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Show evidence to support your argument.

The 1960s are frequently referred to as a period of social protest and dissent. Antiwar demonstrators, civil-rights activists, feminists, and members of various other social groups demanded what they considered to be justice and sought reparation for the wrongs they believed they had suffered. The decade marked a shift from a collective view on politics, to a much more individualistic viewpoint. The 1960s could easily be characterized as a period during which political, ideological, and social tensions among radicals, liberals, and conservatives in American society are seen to have rapidly unfolded. Due to this, the decade has had an overwhelming effect on the decades that have followed. The sixties have had the greatest impact on American society out of any decade in recent history. Whether for better or for worse, the decade has had a profound influence on politics, society, foreign policy, and culture.