The Fifties spanned the period from 1947 to 1963. During the Fifties economy

grew faster than at any time in the 20th century, with millions of families experiencing for

the first time opportunities for home ownership and higher education. In retrospect the

progress of the Fifties created a very amazing popular culture.

Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in an experimental rocket plane. From that

point forward everyone living in the Fifties yearned to go faster. They had big powerful

high octane engines in their cars. This caused the need for high-speed roads that were

developed to handle commuters driving their high powered Fifties cars at high speeds

through the city. Nearly every teenager boy had his own classy Ford or Chevy.

Even the eating habits changed. Campbell's' introduced V-8 Juice. McDonald

brothers opened their first fast food stand. Drive ins of all types opened up. In 1951

prepackaged cake mixes were introduced as a convenience food. Oreo cookies debut the

same year , satisfying Americas sweet tooth. Tupperware is introduced making the

preservation of leftovers a more convenient, time saving task. Swanson TV dinners create

a Fifties frame of mind " Heat and eat . By 1957, the average American family consumes

In the Fifties, there was a revolution in car design. Cars of the Fifties made a

stylish decade. Tailfins became a popular car accessory, wanted for high speed stability.

General Motors held its first Motorama, a giant car exposition exhibiting futuristic dream

cars with emphasis on style, power, convenience and features; The four items were what

the Fifties automobiles were all about. The 1950's were the beginning of wild and exotic

cars-a decade of choices , style and speed.

After the war, toy manufactures geared up, introducing a overabundance of toys,.......