The 1950s were a defining decade for American culture. As the nation bounced back from the devastation of World War II, a vibrant new era emerged. Iconic cars, pin-up girls, and bustling cities ...

The classic 1950s living room was more than a place to sit, it was a carefully arranged stage for family life, television ...

The generation that survived polio epidemics and practiced air raid drills developed a psychological toughness that makes ...

The 1950 U.S. Census has officially been released after 72 years of waiting. What you learn about America back then might surprise you, according to columnist Tracy Briggs. What was life really like ...

Life changed a lot during the 1950s, but the year that started the decade was just scratching the surface of what the rest of the 1950s had in store. From soldiers leaving for the Korean War to ...

It’s a tough pill to swallow, sometimes. We’re living in a world that’s faster, flashier, and more futuristic than the 1950s ever could have imagined. We’ve got gadgets that would have given Dick ...

LIFE back in the 1950s was simpler — wasn’t it? Back when there was less traffic, more trams, public baths instead of swimming pools ... here’s a look at everyday life in the 1950s in Adelaide. Here’s ...

Forget iPhones and the existence of the Dallas Cowboys. A recent survey released by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) found that only 29 percent of Republicans say that American culture ...