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Popular Culture in the 1950s |
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Use the following Web sites to research the popular culture of the 1950s. Then create a poster or multimedia presentation that describes how the popular culture of the 1950s mirrored the social events of that decade. |
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Read More About It |
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Lines From Rebel Without A Cause
Read key quotes from the film that galvanized a generation.
Web site by: University of Pennsylvania |
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CNN Cold War Experience
Follow the links on the left side of the page to learn about the Cold War Culture, Technology, Espionage, and “The Bomb” which cast a shadow on the blissful image of the 1950s.
Web site by: CNN |
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Science Fiction Time Line
Read a time line of the evolution of the genre of science fiction through the 1950s.
Web site by: Magic Dragon Multimedia |
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Read a review of the quintessential 1950s science fiction movie, Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Web site by: Tim Dirks |
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Visual Resources |
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Adventures of Superman
Follow this link to view pictures of the original Adventures of Superman television show from the 1950s.
Web site by: Warner Brothers/DC Comics |
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