Were the 1950's the Happy Days?

Socially, economically and, politically, the 1950's were the "happy days." The 1950's were marked with many historical events, positive and negative. The decade had its downfalls, but they were nothing compared to the improvement of life in all aspects. The economy was booming, making families feel more financially stable than they had in years. There was an "explosion of science and technology"(Brinkley 803). Medical advances, at this time, included the polio vaccination. Unemployment was down, …

…also a time where the scare of communism panicked the country, but people still lived their lives. I think if I had to pick a time to go back and live, I would probably choose the 50s. Brinkley, Alan. American History: A Survey. Vol. 2. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 2003. Lewis, Peter. The Fifties. New York: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1978. Wright, David and Elly Petra Press. America in the 20th Century: 1950-1959. New York: Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 1995.