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Facts about the 1950s -Population of USAà151.6 million -Life Expectancyà women: 71 men: 66 -Average Salaryà2,992 -Cost of Loaf of Breadà$0.14 -90% of homes had indoor toilets (75% in 1948) -83% had telephones (68% in 1948) -46% of Americans had finished high school (80%+ today)
Famous Things Introduced in the 1950s Disneyland McDonald’s Oreos Frosted Flakes M&M’s Legos Silly Putty Matchbox cars Play-Doh Frisbees Barbie Dolls
Television -First invented in 1920s, but not popular until the 1950s -Leave it to Beaver, I Love Lucy, -TV Dinners were introduced
Automobiles -Hot rods were popular
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