AnswersDrive1950 Year In History including South Africa the Group Areas Act creates Apartheid, NATO Created, China invades Tibet, McCarthy Begins his Persecution of Communists, US Leads World in Korean War following North Korea invasion of South Korea, James Dean big break comes with Pepsi Commercial.
Besides, what happened in the 1950s in the US?
The 1950s are noted in United States history as a time of compliance, conformity and also, to a lesser extent, of rebellion. Major U.S. events during the decade included: the Korean War (1950–1953); the 1952 election of Second World War hero and retired Army General Dwight D.
What happened in the 1950s and 1960s?
World Events during the 1950s and 60s. North Korea invades South Korea and captures Seoul in the first weeks of the conflict. At the United Nations, the Soviet Union is boycotting proceedings, so the U.S. is able to push through a resolution to fight back against North Korea.
What was the 1950's known for?
The 1950s are noted in United States history as a time of compliance, conformity and also, to a lesser extent, of rebellion. Major U.S. events during the decade included: the Korean War (1950–1953); the 1952 election of Second World War hero and retired Army General Dwight D.
Who was the president in the 1950s and 1960s?
Selected Images From the Collections of the Library of Congress
| YEAR | PRESIDENT | FIRST LADY |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Franklin D. Roosevelt | Eleanor Roosevelt |
| 1945-1949 | Harry S. Truman | Bess Wallace Truman |
| 1949-1953 | Harry S. Truman | Bess Wallace Truman |
| 1953-1961 | Dwight D. Eisenhower | Mamie Doud Eisenhower |