American Culture in the 1950's

First TV Remote

Jan 1, 1950

Developed by Zenith Radio and was wired the first wirless wasnt invented till 5 years later

First Modern Credit Card

Feb 1, 1950

The first modern credit card was made by "Dinners Club" it was made by "Frank X. McNamara" but was only allowed to be used in resturants.

First Peanuts Cartoon Strip

Oct 2, 1950

The First Peanuts cartoon strip drawn by Charlezs M Shulz. This created one of the most iconic characters of all time, Charlie Brown

First Color TV Broadcast

Jun 25, 1951

The first color TV broadcast was a show called Premire it aired from 4:35 to 5:34 pm. It only went to 4 differnt cities which were Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC. The colors weren't exactly correct but it was still the first color broadcast

Polio Vaccine

Jan 1, 1952

Jonas Salk created the first working polio vaccine at the university of Pittsburgh

Segragation Declared Illeagal in Schools

May 17, 1954

Segragation finnaly declared illeagal even though afterwards it lead to years of strife. It was still a big deal even though nothing much changed till long after

The First McDonalds

Apr 15, 1955

Ray Kroc opened the first McDonalds. Ever Since then McDOnalds has become one of the biggest fast food chains in the world.

DIsneyland Opens

Jul 17, 1955

Walt Disneys opemed Disneyland as a place where dreams come true

The Cat in The Hat

Mar 12, 1957

The Cat in The Hat was published and became one of if not the most iconic childrens book of all time. It is still read to kids today which really shows its timelessness

Hope DIamond Donated

Nov 10, 1958

The Hope DIamond is the known as the nicest diamond in the world and is the most expensive in the world.