Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Sonny Rollins
Biographical account of Sonny Rollins, an American jazz musician, a tenor saxophonist who was among the finest improvisers on the instrument to appear since the mid-1950s.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Civil Rights Movement
Article details important people, places, and events in the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: History of Biotechnology in North Carolina
The biotechnology industry is comprised of all organizations involved in the development, manufacturing, or marketing of products that are based on bio-molecular research. The industry is closely aligned with the research and development...
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: History of Textiles
Beginning in the early 1900's textile production became predominant in the Southeast where labor and raw materials were cheap. Since the 1950's however, the textile and apparel industries have followed the general trend of all...
PBS
Mpr: Over the Hill to the Poor House
This feature examines the use of poorhouses and poorfarms in Minnesota from the 1850s to the 1950s. It puts Minnesota's use of poorhouses in context with their general use throughout the country. Includes links to some of the original laws.
PBS
Pbs: First Successful Kidney Transplant Performed
Discusses the first successful kidney transplant performed in 1954.
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Mc Spotlight: A Brief History of Mc Donald's
Gives a brief history of McDonald's from 1954 to 1996.
Digital History
Digital History: Eisenhower and Civil Rights
Like other U.S. presidents before and after him, Dwight D. Eisenhower was only proactive in instituting civil rights in a very limited way, such as ending segregation in the District of Columbia, including the federal government, and any...
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Mc Carthy, Joseph Raymond
Part of the official biographical guide of the U.S. Congress, this page contains a brief biography of Joseph McCarthy and his political career.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Action Painting
Provides a short description of action painting and examples of action painting artists and their works.
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Space Age Music Maker: Jackie Gleason
This site provides a short biography on Jackie Gleason, comedian and television star.
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Anarchist Murderers or American Martyrs?: Nicola Sacco
A brief biography of Nicola Sacco's life before his fateful arrest, perhaps wrongly, for murder in 1920.
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Would You believe.com: Catchphrases
A fun website devoted to the popular 1960's TV series, Get Smart starring Don Adams. This show was known for its many catchphrases, some of which are still around.
Other
The Seattle Times: Postwar Blues
This article, which is provided for by The Seattle Times, discusses the economy after World War II, during the Cold War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Red Scare
Kids learn the history of the Red Scare during the Cold War. A fear of communism caused black lists and accusations led by Senator Joseph McCarthy.
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Fifties Web: Tv News Shows in the 50's
Pictures and text. Information about Edward R. Murrow, John Cameron Swayze and others.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Elvis Presley
Provides a biography on Elvis Presley and a detailed timeline of important events in his life and career.
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College: Mc Carthyism: Background to the Red Scare
A brief description of the fears Americans had of the spread of Communism in Asia during the Cold War.
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College: Mc Carthyism: Was the Threat Real?
A brief description of the hunt for spies within the United States prior to McCarthyism.
Curated OER
The Vietnam War: Background
The Vietnam War is a series of articles that discusses the origins, battles, and outcome of this conflict that involved much of Southeast Asia during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. This introduction gives the background for U.S. involvement.
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Unesco: Israel: White City of Tel Aviv the Modern Movement
Tel Aviv was founded in 1909 and developed as a metropolitan city under the British Mandate in Palestine. The White City was constructed from the early 1930s until the 1950s, based on the urban plan by Sir Patrick Geddes, reflecting...
Curated OER
Smithsonian Institution Archives: Marguerite Stagira Wilcox
Botanist Marguerite Stagira Wilcox worked at the Bureau of Plant Industry, U.S. Department of Agriculture, from 1921 through the mid-1950s, where her research focused on fungus diseases of small fruit. She served as Secretary of the...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel
This wind tunnel built in the 1950s allowed commercial and military aircraft as well as the Space Shuttle to be aerodynamically tested.
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