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The Development of Technology in 1900-1950 and 1950-1960This article outlines the development of technology from 1900-1950 and from 1950-1960.
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Best Drivers Not to Win a NASCAR Championship in the 1950'sSeveral drivers of the 1950's failed to win a NASCAR championship. However, they were still great drivers.
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TV Commercials of the 1950's and 60'sIn the 1950's and 1960'd commercials were like a long lost friend willing to help us better our lives. They offered products that were supposed to give us pleasure and make us feel good. Many were done by well know faces that we trusted and admired. -
Musicians from the 1920's Through the 1950'sOver the decades music tells a story. The musicians are the master storytellers. Who are they? List of musicians from the 1920's through the 1950's. -
History of NASCAR in the 1950'sThe 1950's featured some momentous occasions in NASCAR.
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"Revolutionary Road": How the New Movie Adaptation Will Paint the 1950's as the Decade of ConformityThere really could be some parallels between the 1950's and the 2000's that we'll be discovering through the new filim adaptation of Richard Yates' "Revolutionary Road." And stars Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet may finally get to sink Jack & Rose...
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Historic Route 66 Oklahoma City: An Insider's Guide to 1940 and 1950 Era BuildingsSo you are planning a Historic Route 66 Road Trip? Use our second insider's guide to 1940 and 1950 era buildings in Oklahoma City. -
Superdawg Drive-in: My Favorite 1950's Style Classic American Drive-in Restaurant in ChicagoMy favorite classic American 1950's style drive-in restaurant in Chicago is Superdawg, located on the northwest side of Chicago on Milwaukee Ave. at the corners of Devon and Nagle.
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What it was like for a Woman to Be Pregnant in the 1950'sIf you were pregnant in the 1950's, you were administered harsh drugs for labor and remained in the hospital for a week. You were given strange warnings by your doctor and even saying the word "pregnant" in public was considered crude. -
1950's Science Fiction ClassicsSome favorite 1950's science fiction movies. How many can you name?
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"And Introducing Charlton Heston": Noir Manhunts Within Manhunts in "Dark City" (1950)Review of the noir film directed by William Dieterle, "Dark City," which introduced Charlton Heston brooding and resentful to movie audiences in 1950. -
Stanley Kubrick Biography: His Professional Works from 1950 to 1960Since his first short film in 1950, Stanley Kubrick became a full-time filmmaker. He continued making films through personal funding and help from family members and friends until he finally got his Hollywood break in 1956.
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The Perfect Housewife: Sitcoms of the 1950'sIn some ways the 1950's were the forgotten era in women's rights. The gains that the Rosie the Riveters made in terms of equality with their male counterparts were taken back when the men came home from the war and reclaimed their jobs.
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Household Tips - 1950's StyleA good thing to come out of the days of crisply-ironed cotton dresses of the 1950's is a treasure trove of household hints!Here are 12 great ideas those lovely ladies came up with while trying to become the "Perfect Wife" icon of the 1950's.
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How to Sew Replica Vintage Aprons of the 1950'sI have fond memories of my grandmothers and aunts wearing their aprons back in the 1950's. Make your own replica vintage aprons of the 1950's by following these directions. This apron is fashioned from a vintage 1950's work apron that my grandmother wore. -
Making an Apron in the 1950's StyleMaking an apron with a vintage 1950's look is easy. This patternless apron can be sewn and embellished in the 1950's fashion.
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A Quick Look at the Year 1950This article looks back at the year 1950 and some people and events from that era. -
Life, 1950's, Children, and ValuesWould life really be different if we went back to a more inonocent time? Was life better in the 1950's? Can we change thing just enough to have the innocence but keep our rights? -
Most Significant Events in the 1950's Through 1990'sThis paper takes a look at the most significant events that happened in the 1950's to the 1990's.
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Turning 60 - What it Means to those Born in 1950Can one look on the positive side as they turn 60 years old? Baby boomers have redefined the aging population. This year, those born in 1950 are setting the standard for keeping an optimistic attitude.
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1950 World Series: New York Yankees Win Second Straight TitleA look at the 1950 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies
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1950 FIFA World Cup; U.S. Defeats England 1-0 in a Historical UpsetIn 1950, a U.S. team made up of semi-professionals defeated powerhouse England in one of the biggest upsets in soccer history. -
Inventions for 1950's Homemakers: Making Life Easier for MomThe average homemaker in 1950 spent over three hours a day, preparing, cooking and feeding her family. Several new products created in the 1950's made life easier for moms everywhere. -
DIY 1950's Wedding InvitationsOne of the best ways to ensure your wedding invitations will be unique is to create them yourself. Here I will describe how to create a 1950's vintage wedding invitation. -
Computer History 1950The 1950's saw the creation of a small but commercially viable computer industry in the United States and parts of Europe.
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Changes in Technology Since the 1950'sSince the 1950's there have been many changes in technology. Here's just a few that have impacted my life. -
Uruguay Soccer: The Journey to the "Maracanazo" (1931-1950)A closer look at the history of soccer in Uruguay from the years 1931-1950 featuring the legendary 1950 World Cup in Brazil the "Maracanazo" -
Film Legend Barbara Stanwyck in 1950 Film Noir "The File on Thelma Jordan"Miss Barbara Stanwyck portrays a mysterious woman named Thelma Jordan in this magnificent 1950 black and white "Film Noir." She lures a male lawyer down to Hell after the brutal murder of her old aunt.
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Beating the Heat in Chicago 1950's StyleOne of my most favorite ways of "keeping cool" in the summer is going to the show. In my youth, we would go to the Times and the Gateway theaters in Jefferson Park (Chicago). Another way to beat the heat, of course, was going to a swimming pool. -
Girls Costume Ideas for a 1950’s PartyIt is not difficult to pull together a 1950’s costume as you can still find some of these items in modern clothing styles and then there are always vintage stores you can peruse.
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Ideas for a 1950’s Costume for GuysDon’t let the invitation that calls for you to wear a 1950’s costume leave you in a sweat. Here are some ideas for creating a 1950’s or “Greaser” costume.
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The 1950's Fashion Statement: The Poodle SkirtDid you own a poodle skirt? Or perhaps your mother or grandmother spoke of her own poodle skirt. They were a huge fashion sensation in the 1950's. Learn about what made them so popular. -
The Best Disney Movies from 1950 – 1970What are the best Disney movies made between 1950 and 1970? Here is a list of the top 5.
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Top NBA Franchises from the 1940's and 1950'sThe Minneapolis Lakers emerged into the first NBA dynasty in the late 1940's and early 1950's.
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1950 FBI Letter Fires Up UFO ConspiracyIn the last week, there has been discussion about an FBI letter from 1950 about aliens crash landing in Roswell, New Mexico. This is the old Roswell story that has played over in many forms through the last few decades. Here's my take on it.
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Top 2011 Fashion Designers Revisit the 1950's Prom LookWhile other designers like Carolina Herrera were not as popular, the response for Oscar de la Renta's revisiting the Prom look of the 1950's was overwhelming. -
Top Seven 1950's Inspired Vintage Fashion AccessoriesLucite jewelery, clutch bags and chiffon scarves were some of the hottest fashion trends in the 1950's. Vintage is making a comeback, and is continuously a hot trend in fashion.This article features fashion accessories that are reminiscent of the 1950's. -
A Baby Boomer Christmas at Our House in the 1950'sThinking about the issues of our current times and other previous decades of the Baby Boomer years, the 1950's really were the "good old days"! -
Memories of 1950's Television ~ "Life of Riley" ~ Starring William BendixChester A. Reilly was one of the earlier bumbling dads of the 1950's sitcoms. -
History of the Veterans Administration Home Loan Program from 1944 -1950The Veterans Administration Home Loans program began with the Serviceman's Readjustment Act of 1944 and kept on changing ever since. Widows of veterans were allowed VA home loans in 1950.
