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-Marilyn Monroe:

Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and model. Famous for playing comic "dumb blonde" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s, emblematic of the era's attitudes towards sexuality.

-Elizabeth Taylor:

Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, DBE was a British-American actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian. She began as a child actress in the early 1940s, and was one of the most popular stars of classical Hollywood cinema in the 1950s.

- James Dean:

James Byron Dean was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement.

-Elvis Presley:

He infused black rhythm-and-blues songs with his distinctive style, which came to include dance moves that were considered quite sexually suggestive for the time. In 1956, "Heartbreak Hotel" became his first number one hit and Elvis suddenly became a national sensation. Crowds of screaming teenagers packed his shows. At the end of 1957, Elvis received his draft notice, serving as an ordinary G.I. in the US military until 1960.

-Lucille Ball:

Lucille Désirée Ball was an American actress, comedian, model, film-studio executive, and producer. She was best known as the star of the self-produced sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy, and Life with Lucy.

-Frank Sinatra:

Francis Albert Sinatra was an American singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century.

-Richard Nixon:

Richard Nixon (1913-1994) was a Republican congressman from California whom Eisenhower chose as his vice-presidential running mate in 1952. Nixon had developed a reputation as a fierce anticommunist. With the McCarthy era in full swing, the choice of Nixon shielded Eisenhower from any charge of being soft on Communism.

-Martin Luther King Jr.:

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.

Doris Day:

is a retired American actress and singer, and continuing animal welfare activist. Day began her career as a big band singer in 1939. Her popularity began to rise after her first hit recording "Sentimental Journey", in 1945.

-Adlai Stevenson:

Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965) ran against Eisenhower for president as the Democratic candidate in both 1952 and 1956.

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The 1950’s were one of America’s peaks in so many ways. The Economy was booming, new cars, suburban houses, and the strongest military in the world. Goods became more available for everyone. There was increased manufacturing that caused prices to go down and production to go up. There was new musical influences and new fashion trends that knocked the 40’s out. Big names like Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe became the face of the 50’s. Not to mention Rock and Roll was born, and an entertainment reached a new level. Even though so many great things came out of the fifties, there was also many great conflicts. The civil rights movement was in full swing. The country was divided and in major turmoil. Another major conflict was the crusade against communism.  In the United States, the second red scare caused Congressional hearings by both houses in congress and anti-communism was the prevailing sentiment in the United States throughout the decade. The Clashes between communism and capitalism dominated the decade. Also the space race and the launch of Sputnik. Along with the space race came an increased amount of nuclear testing that created a politically conservative climate. All of these conflicts were the underlying division in America’s society. By the end of the 1950’s America has recovered from WW2 and the Cold War. This is the transition from America’s modest past, to its hot and wild new taste.   The 1950’s were a rollercoaster ride of big changes that led the pathway into the 60’s.

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In April of 1949, the United States was feeling the pressure of communistic powers closing in on all sides — economic, political, and militaristic

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Though Eisenhower tried hard to balance the federal budget, consumers didn't follow. Amercians had origianally been thrifty by nature, but in the 50's they were willing to "buy now, pay later."  the very first credit card, the Diner's Club Card, appeared in 1950. That one card was limited to paying for meals at a limited number of restaurants, by it was quickly followed by other similar cards, touching off of a dramatic growth in borrowing. The private debt doubled from $104.8 billion to $263.3 during the 50's. this went from people borrowing to buy houses, cars, appliances, and even swimming pools.

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The term "teenager" was hardly ever used before the 1950's. During the presidency of Eisenhower, young people started to see themselves as a distinct group seperate from children. This shift in identity worried adults because they did not understand the change. Earlier in American history, young people had to go to work full-time to help support their household. Teens instead work part-time jobs or recived allowances, giving them money to spend on whatever they wanted. Time Magazine put out a special issue called "Teenagers on the Rampage" and discussed the world today and how it has been touched with madness. juvienile delinquency did exist and fights amongst gangs, vandalism, car theft, etc. were reported everyday. A rapidly growing population of young people and extensive coverage by the mass media made the problem seem far worse. Though they got a lot of bad public attention with gangs and etc. they embraced the mobile culture. They owned cars, bought records, and became thier own group as teenagers, thier own identity. As these reckless teenagers grew up, they did not concern themselves with social problems. Instead they became the "silent generation."

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~ June 25, 1950- The Korean War begins its three year conflict when troops of North Korea invaded South Korea.

~September 1, 1951- The inauguration of transcontinental television occurs

~July 27, 1953 - Fighting ceases in the Korean War. North Korea, South Korea, the United States, and the Republic of China sign an armistice agreement.

~December 1, 1955 - Rosa Parks, an African American seamstress, refuses to give up her seat on the bus to a white man

~June 29, 1956 - First Interstate highway system begins

~April 29, 1957 - U.S. Congress approves the first civil rights bill

~January 31, 1958 - the first U.S. space satellite was invented

~January 3, 1959 - Alaska is admitted to the United States as the 49th state to be followed on August 21 by Hawaii.

~1959- Movie Grease took place!!

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The Korean War lasted from 1950-1953 between North and South Korea with Communitsts aiding North Korea and the U.S aiding South. Our president at that time was Harry S. Truman and entrusted General Douglas MacArthur as the commanding chief. During the month of September 1950, the North Koreans had invaded and controlled most of South Korea, however, General MacArthur rallied the troops. by the date of November 25, 1950, The North Koreans controlled most of South Korea. Truman took the iniative to fire MacArthur for fighting the "wrong war at the wrong time." An armiatice was finally signed between the two sides which basically returned things to how it was before the war happened. The truce between North and South Korea was signed in 1953.

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1.) First credit  card
2.) Color Tv introduced
3.) DNA Discovered
4.) Car seatbelts introduced
5.) First McDonald's
6.) Artist Elvis
7.) Disney Land Opens