The Fifties

By Daniela22597
  • Truman becomes President

    Truman becomes President

    Truman becomes president after Roosevelt had died in office and he was vice president.
  • Television

    Television

    Television became very popular
  • The Korean War

    The Korean War

    North Korean communist forces invade South Korea. An army of 100,000 well trained and well equiped soldiers.
  • The Suburbs

    The Suburbs

    During this time the suburbs became extremely popular. With 90 dollars of downpayment and 58 dollars a month it was a very affordable way of living,
  • Interstate highway system

    Interstate highway system

    This new Interstate Highway System made it easier for people to get to their destinations.
  • MacArthur Is Out

    MacArthur Is Out

    Truman said that he could no longer tolerate his insubordination and saw him as a threat so he was fired,.
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Elected President

    Dwight D. Eisenhower Elected President

    Dwight was elected president on January 20th, 1953. Dwight was nicknamed "Ike". One major domestic conflict that confronted Dwight during his presidency was civil rights and McCarthyism.
  • Armistice Signed

    Armistice Signed

    This agreement was signed to stop the Korean War.
  • Credit Cards

    Credit Cards

    After the war, people began using credit cards because they could buy now and pay later.
  • Sputnik

    Sputnik

    Sputnik was the first satellite launched into space.