Describes some of the major events of the 1950s that helped to change the world including the McCarthy senate hearings, the rise of Fidel Castro, the first organ transplant, the launching of Sputnik, and the first appearance of Elvis Presley.
Discusses four major events during the 1950s: the advent of rock and roll music; the integration of schools, buses, and restaurants; the debut of television; and the discovery of a polio vaccine.
In West Virginia of the 1950s, Lark and her disabled brother, Termite, are raised by their aunt while Termite's father serves in the Korean War. The mysteries of their family are revealed when their town experiences a devastating flood.
Documents important events in politics, the arts, sciences, and popular culture that occurred in the United States during the decade of the 1950s, alphabetically arranged by topic from Southeast Asia to Zhou Enlai.
Documents important events in politics, the arts, sciences, and popular culture that occurred in the United States during the decade of the 1950s, alphabetically arranged by topic from Phillips, Sam to South America.
Documents important events in politics, the arts, sciences, and popular culture that occurred in the United States during the decade of the 1950s, alphabetically arranged by topic from Lebanon to Pauling, Linus.
Documents important events in politics, the arts, sciences, and popular culture that occurred in the United States during the decade of the 1950s, alphabetically arranged by topic from Formosa/Taiwan to Law and order.
Documents important events in politics, the arts, sciences, and popular culture that occurred in the United States during the decade of the 1950s, alphabetically arranged by topic from Chosin Reservoir to Foreign policy.
