NounSingular 1950s Plural uncountable 1950s (uncountable)
From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. The 1950s was the decade that ran from January 1, 1950, to December 31, 1959. During the early 1950s in the United States manufacturing and home construction was on the rise as the American economy was on the upswing. The Korean War and the beginning of the Cold War created a politically conservative climate. The Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States played out through the entire decade. Fear of Communism caused public Congressional hearings by both houses in Congress and Anti-Communism was the prevailing sentiment in the United States throughout the decade. Conformity and conservatism characterized the social mores of the time. The 1950s in the developed western world are generally considered both socially conservative and highly materialistic in nature. The beginning of decolonization in Africa and Asia occurred in this decade and accelerated in the following decade of the 1960s. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What influences did sport have on Australian society in the 1950s? Q. i have looked on the internet but all i can find is details of what sports were played and events that happened during this era. i cant find the impact of these events on australians and australian society. so do you know What influences did sport have on Australian society in the 1950s? Asked by Ash - Sat Sep 12 01:00:46 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. I am not sure either, but you could look for some movies and go to the library if you want to find the answer so badly. Answered by Changfriedrice - Sat Sep 12 08:19:05 2009 How can you value old stamps from the years 1950s - 1970s? Q. I have stamps from the years 1950s-1970s, how can I value them and sell them? Asked by Nia Suncharm - Thu Jun 4 00:13:17 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments Can someone help me find some pictures of Bellevue Hospital in the 1950s, or now?
Q. I have been reading a book called Bellevue Is My Home, by Salvatore R, Cutolo, MD., which is a very good book about his experiences as a doctor at Bellevue during the 1950s. It is a world-famous hospital originally located in Manhattan, New York. I just wanted to know what the hospital looked like then, and now! Any good pics you can find? I am also interested if Cutolo is still around. Asked by Tonia - Fri Dec 28 19:11:00 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. the hospital is there right now. here are 126 historic photos. here's a bellevue ambulance from 1895 bellevue in the past 10 years has changed, they torn down an old parking garage and built this new main inpatient building. and turned an old bellevue building into this training academy and center for the nyc administration for child services. 's%20center%20exterior.JP G Answered by soothsayer - Fri Dec 28 19:18:27 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "1950s"
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