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Generations1950S

Neus Anguera Hidalgo

Created on September 19, 2025

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Decades &

Generations1950S

Neus Anguera

an important decade

  • Hello everyone!
  • After WWII → people wanted peace, jobs, safety, better life.

Historical Event

  • Korean War (1950–1953)
  • North vs South Korea
  • USA + China joined
  • Strengthened Cold War

Popular Culture

  • Birth of rock and roll
  • Elvis Presley → very popular
  • Families buying TVs → movies & shows at home

Movie and Song

Singin’ in the Rain (1952) → musical, fun Jailhouse Rock (Elvis) → youth rebellion, new styles

book

  • The Catcher in the Rye (J.D. Salinger)
  • Young man searching identity
  • Popular with youth → feelings & problems

LANGUAGEWord: "Groovy" = cool/ trendy

PERSONAL EVENTTime for sharing

infuence today

  • Fashion: polka-dot dresses, wave hairstyles
  • Rock and roll still popular
  • Classic movies still loved

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