Much of the United States during the decade is generally characterized by conservatism and conformity to the social norms. Hats were becoming less and less popular among both men and women. Men’s fashion, on the other hand, consisted of conservative coat-and-tie and gray flannel suits. This characterized much of the 1950s fashion - which was emphasized by fragile femininity. Gone were the sharp, square shoulders and short skirts, and there came the long, sweeping and billowing skirts, fitted waists, round shoulders and stiletto heels that had been inspired by Christian Dior’s “New Look” contour. In 1950, there were only about six million households who had television, but five years later that number jumped to about 39 million.Īfter experiencing austerity during the Second World War, the 1950s were an era of a renewed prosperity, which led to fashion and the concept of glamour. Because of the popularity of this squared apparatus, it had gradually become a way of American life. By 1955 all sets were made with 21 inch screens.
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Initially, color TV sets on the market had 15-inch screens. In 1954 the first color television sets were introduced in the market. With the advent of television, it was starting to become a part of every day life with shows like Your Show of Shows with Sid Caesar and Fathers Knows Best being popular. Because of the population explosion, big housing developments flourished. In 1950, the Korean War broke out, and this increased efforts on the part of the US to create a weapon that would become much deadlier than the atomic bomb - the hydrogen bomb.Īside from the economic boom, there is also the baby boom, and this is where large families began - and this meant that there were also an increased need for more houses. The country also saw the election of World War II hero and retired Army General Dwight D.
However, America was involved again in other conflicts such as the Cold War (where the country and the Soviet Union, who were allies in World War II, became enemies) which helped shape a politically conservative climate in the country. The United States during the 1950sĪmerica experienced an economic boom after the Second World War. One things is for sure the music scene began to significantly change. Those can range from the golden age of Americana to final years of segregation in America. The 1950s evokes many thoughts in people’s minds.