The 1950s (pronounced nineteen-fifties; commonly abbreviated as the " Fifties " or the " '50s ") (among other variants) was a decade that began on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959.

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Jun 17, 2010 · In 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously strikes down segregation in public schools, sparking the Civil Rights movement.

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Nov 19, 2025 · Of course, not every aspect of the ’50s was quite so rosy. In the U.S., Cold War tensions and the threat of nuclear warfare loomed large over Americans, and the ongoing fight for equality …

Feb 11, 2025 · Let’s explore seventeen pivotal occurrences from the 1950s that left an indelible mark on history. 1. Korean War (1950–1953) The Korean War, spanning from 1950 to 1953, was a significant …

Mar 5, 2020 · In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation was illegal in a landmark decision. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, marking the start of the space race and space age.

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Dec 15, 2024 · It was a time of prosperity for many Western countries, particularly the United States, and the emergence of significant cultural, political, and social movements that would shape the …

By the millions, Americans who had just survived two decades of economic depression and war left the cities for the greenery and open spaces of the suburbs. Suburban towns sprang up like crabgrass …