American Culture in the 1950s

American Culture of the 1950s

Period: Jan 1, 1950 to Dec 31, 1959

First "Peanuts" Comic Strip

Oct 2, 1950

Charles M. Shulz has created the comic strip of the Peanuts with the main characters Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Peppermint Patti, and many others.

Colored Television

Jun 25, 1951

From old black and white films to seeing every color in the rainbow, new technology introduces colored Television

Car Seatbelt Introduced

Jan 21, 1952

The car became safer with the invention of the seatbelt to hold the passengers in the seat.

Election of 1952

Nov 4, 1952

Eisenhower wins Presidential election. He is the first professional soldier to take office since Ulysses S. Grant

Beat Generation

Jan 1, 1954

This generation did not agree with the typical living standards of the average teenager and enjoyed being free and adventerous.

Cigarettes Cause Cancer

Apr 17, 1954

Reports show that cigarettes that were thought to be healthy for you is a big cause of cancer.

Disneyland Opens

Jul 17, 1955

The loveable famiy amusment park Disneyland first opens up

James Dean Dies

Sep 30, 1955

The well-known actor James Dean dies in an unexpected car crash resulting in many hearts shattered and the entertainment buisness changed forever

Rosa Parks

Dec 1, 1955

Rosa Parks denied to move from the front seat to the back on a public bus, standing up for African American lives and changing the protest all together.

Dr. Seuss published The Cat in the Hat

Mar 12, 1957

The loveable children's book The Cat in the Hat was published. It still is popular today.