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The 1950's were quite radical in fact, this is the decade that began rock n' roll, the civil rights movement, better family living, advances in technology, Fashion, medical research, other wonderful things this country was not used to seeing or hearing. The 1950's were looked at more as a state of mind or a way of living rather than just another decade or time era in American history. Everything was peaceful now, which looking back on the two world wars and the great depression this country was 1950 - President Harry Truman (‘til 1952) approves production of the hydrogen bomb and Sends air force and navy to Korea in June. 1951 - Transcontinental television begins with a speech by Pres. Truman. Dwight D. Eisenhower is president from 1953 until 1961 1952 - The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1952 is signed, removing racial and ethnic barriers to becoming a U.S. citizen. 1953 - Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are electrocuted for their part in W.W.II espionage. 1953 - Fighting ends in Korea. 1954 - U. S. Senator Joseph McCarthy begins televised hearings into alleged Communists in the army. 1954 - Racial segregation is ruled unconstitutional in public schools by the U.S. Supreme Court. 1955 - Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama. 1955 - The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merge making the new AFL-CIO an organization with 15 million members. 1956 - The federal Highway Act is signed, marking the beginning of work on the interstate highway system. Dr. Jonas Salk developed a vaccine for polio 1958 - Explorer I, the first U.S. satellite, successfully orbits the earth. December 10, 1958 - The first domestic jet-airline passenger service is begun by National Airlines between New York City and Miami. 1959 - Alaska and Hawaii become the forty-ninth and fiftieth states. Ernest Hemingway, American writer of the lost generation has influenced many American people’s lives with his writings. His fiction, presenting contemporary heroism shows us the reality of life. Hemingway’s writings, such as “The Sun Also Rises”, “A farewell to Arms”, “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, and “The Old Man and the Sea” are influenced by his adventurous life, family, traveling and challenges. Ernest Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899 in suburban Oak Park, IL. His Parents were Dr. Clarence and Grace Hemingway. Ernest was the second of six children, who were brought up in the quiet suburban town by his physician father and dedicated, musical mother. Indeed, Hemingway’s childhood wishes and activities brought up interests, which would grow into literary sources.
Approximate Word count = 1701
Approximate Pages = 6.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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