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The 1950s and "Beyonce and Social Media"

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The 1950s and "Beyonce and Social Media"

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The 1950s were a booming time of new technology, television, and movies. The economy was thriving which allowed people to live a perfect life. In the fifties, celebrities had more control in keeping their private life since the social media then wasn’t all important as it is now. Celebrities today can now share whatever they want to with their fans through social media. The social media today also allows fans to keep up with their favorite celebrities. Unlike other celebrities today, Beyoncé seems to keep her life more private than other celebrities on social media, just like how celebrities in the fifties only showed what they wanted people to see.

Olivia DuPont

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The fifties was a time for new technology, but it was nothing compared to the technology we have access to today. Beyonce is one of the most influential people in the world today, and it can be hard to have any sort of private life, but she manages to only put certain parts of her life out on social media. Celebrities in the 1950's had a much easier time keeping things to themselves, and they did not have to worry about things getting out that they might not have wanted to get out. Like people in the fifties, Beyonce wants to portray power and control over herself and her personal things, it's just harder for her to accomplish, but I think she does an excellent jobs with this.

-Heather Gray

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Many Americans after World War II enjoyed the greater comfort and meat became a center stage. This was the time when men took on the role as “grill masters”, the event started a trend for Americans to enjoy a grilled meal outside.

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The poodle skirt is the most memorable symbol of the 1950s and is still worn today as a “novelty retro item”.

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The 1950s was also a time the economy was booming. There were new cars, suburban houses, and other goods available for more people than ever before.

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During the 1950s, the Chiffon Cake was the most popular homemade dessert in the 1950s. The secret behind its "moistness and airy lightness" was discovered in 1948 when the recipe was purchased by General Mills. Its secret was Vegetable oil, it remained liquid at room temperature and kept the cake from going stale.

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-Emily Churchill
While most of us know that social media wasn’t in the 1950's, it doesn’t mean that celebrities back then don’t have anything in common with celebrities today. Beyoncé shares what she wants the world to see much like people in the fifties. In the fifties it was easier for people to have a private life unlike today with the technology we have.  Social media allows anyone and everyone to see into the lives of people we admire. Hit singers today and back then all wanted the same thing: for their music to be known. With the help of social media today, music can reach people easier. The 1950s and Beyoncé are similar because they both inspire people to do good, change the world, and impact lives. The 50s are still impacting people today and I'm sure in 60 years Beyoncé will do the same.

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Werner von Braun had pioneered the liquid-fuelled rocket and predicted that it would be possible to explore Mars.

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The 1950 was an era of change. So, with change the people began to change, too. In this decade, people started to figure out that you can be different than your peers. In the 50s, people began to form an individual self- image of themselves that they could express through clothing, music, and new technology. Although the 1950s and Beyoncé are on two very different ends of the spectrum, they do have common ground. In "Beyoncé and Social Media", the author, Melissa Avdeeff, writes about how Beyoncé puts lavish pictures into the world, and how hard she works. This creates Beyoncé's self image as a hard working woman who's actions allow her to do magnificent things. Like in the 1950s, men and women alike wanted to create an image of themselves that others long for, just like Beyoncé.
C. Jones

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I learned that the 1950s was the cornerstone of modern technology. Many new gadgets arose to make everyday life a bit easier. New music was invented, there were many medicine breakthroughs, and new media sparked. I learned that with the invention of the television many people started to have their own style and act differently than previous generations. I also learned that the 1950s was the most groundbreaking decade yet. I enjoyed researching this topic, and I hope that you enjoy the presentation.
C. Jones

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*https://www.census.gov/history
*www.thepeoplehistory.com/1950shtml
*https://www.retrowaste.com/1950s/toys-in-the-1950s/
*http://www.classic-tv.com/shows/decade/1950s
* https://www.imdb.com/list/ls000718198/
*http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/50smusic.html
*Yapp, Nick. The Hulton Getty Picture Collection 1950s. Konemann, 1998.
*http://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/postwar-potluck-grilling-out-convenience-cooking-and-other-1950s-food-trends

*https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/1950s

*https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/if-you-grew-50s-you-ll-definitely-remember-these-foods-slideshow/slide-4

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Technology really began to boom in the 1950's. Scientists had many breakthroughs from refrigerators to videotape recorders. The 1950's household became more and more modern as the decade progressed.

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*The Korean War begins.
* The United States ratifies the 22nd amendment, limiting the president to two terms.
* Jonas Stalk develops the first polio vaccine.
* NASA was created.
* The great Chinese Famine begins.

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If you converted $100 from 1950 to today it would be equivalent to $835.41.
Housing: 1950- $8,450.00. 1959- $12,400.00.
Average Income: 1950- $3,210.00. 1959- $5,010.00
Gas per gallon: 1950- 18 cents 1959-25 cents
New Car: 1950- $1,510.00. 1959- $2,200.00.

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Rosa bravely refused to give her seat to a white man on a public bus. This resulted in Mrs. Parks being arrested. Equal Rights was very different in the 1950's.

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"*Sunday- Roast Meat (pork or chicken), potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetables in season."
"*Monday- Pasta with bolognaise sauce.
*Tuesday- Rice and chillie (leftover bolognaise with kidney beans).
*Wednesday- Meat Casserole (such as irish stew), Salad.
*Thursday- Pasta with red sauce.
*Friday- Home made fish and chips and salad.
*Saturday- Home made pizza, green salad."

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"I Walk the Line" Lyrics

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performing one of the first songs he ever sang for an audience.

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"Brazil wins its first Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup, beating Sweden 5-2, on June 29, 1958."

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"Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea" receives a 1953 Pulitzer Prize. In 1954, the author is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Fred Gipson publishes the novel, "Old Yeller" in 1956 and receives a Newbury Honor in 1957."

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"RCA broadcasts the first color television program on June 25, 1951. Sam Philips opens the "Sun Records" record label in Memphis, TN, on March 27, 1952. Memphis DJ Dewey Philips introduced listeners to Elvis Presley on July 8, 1953, when he played "That's All Right." On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refuses to vacate her seat aboard a Montgomery, AL, bus. CBS debuts "Leave it to Beaver" on October 4, 1957."

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"The USS Nautilus, first nuclear submarine, launches on January 21, 1954. Alaska and Hawaii become the 49th and 50th states (1959)."

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"Francis Crick and James Watson discover spiral structure of DNA on February 28, 1953, and report the findings in nature on April 25, 1953."

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Pamela Weller demonstrates how to use a radio-controlled lawnmower.

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A patient is connected to an encephalogram at the Burden Neurological Institute. This was one of the first machines to record the brain's activity.

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Christian Dior reshaped post-war fashion.

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A classic early Fifties suit by Christian Dior. It was made to make women look tall and slim.

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"Walkin' After Midnight" Lyrics

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The 1950's had several hit movies, including: Singin' in the Rain, Rebel Without a Cause, Creature From the Black Lagoon, and Cinderella.

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There were many cartoons that aired or were very popular in the 1950's. Some included: Woody Woodpecker,The Huckleberry Hound Show, and Rocky and Bullwinkle.

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There are a lot of toys from the 50's that are still being played with today; things like Dolls and Dollhouses, Barbies, wood blocks,Matchbox Cars, and Play-Doh

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The most popular music genres during the 50's were Rock 'n Roll, Pop, Country, and Rhythm and Blues. Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, and Ray Charles are just some of the well-known artists that came out of this decade.

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The 1950's had a variety of shows for the time period. Some of the most popular shows were: I Love Lucy, Leave it to Beaver, Lassie, and Gunsmoke.