Rachel Araiza

The Fantastic Fifties

Fashion

Polka Dots

Velvet HatsPoodle Skirts

High HeelsPoodle Socks

Saddle Shoes

Hairstyles

Short & Curly Poodle cut

Greaser look

Ducktail Crew cutPonytails

Music

Everly Brothers Elvis Presley Buddy Holly Nat King Cole Fats Domino Bill Haley and the Comets Frank Sinatra Ricky Nelson

Movies

Toys

Mr. Potato HeadHula hoop

Teddy Bear

Toy Cars Toy Planes Pull toys

Candy

Cars

1954 Chevy Bel Air 1950 Chevy Club Coop1951 Packard Patrician 400

1957 Chevy 1959 Cadillac 1956 Chevy Truck

Harry S. Truman

- 33rd President - 1945-1953 - Democrat - Was teased about being a “farmer” and “informal” - Had no middle name: it was just “S” - Became president when Franklin Roosevelt died

Dwight D. Eisenhower

- 34th President - 1953-1961 - Republican - Was nicknamed

“Ike” - Elected for

presidecy twice

The Korean war began on June 25, 1950. The conflict began when Communist North Korea invaded Democratic South Korea. The U.S.A began sending aid on September 3, 1950. 50,000 Americans died. The war ended on July 27, 1953. The Korean war was a stalemate: no one gained anything.

Korean War

The Red Scare

Joseph McCarthy was a senator of Wisconsin. “Joe” McCarthy was a liar. He had won the senate election by lying about his opponent. To get re-elected, he felt that he had to lie again. McCarthy realized that the United States was paranoid about Communism, so he decided to scare the USA by telling them that he knew Communist spies in our nation. To gain attention, he made brash accusations against “Reds”. He told the press that he had a list of 205 names that had names of Communists.

The Red Scare (Cont.)

Joe McCarthy had help from HUAC, which stood for House Un-American Activities Committee. They also went around accusing innocent people. HUAC also targeted writers, directors and actors. With McCarthy and HUAC, many people were afraid to stand up and say what they thought. If they did, they would be accused of being a Commie! The Red Scare really ended when Joe McCarthy was censored.