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1950’s

1950’s. Drew Albright March 20,2009. PEOPLE. Dwight D Eisenhower – 1952 president of the United States. Harry Truman- President till 1952 approves production of hydrogen bomb. Dr. Jonas Salk- Finds a vaccine for polio. Important Events.

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1950’s

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  1. 1950’s Drew Albright March 20,2009

  2. PEOPLE • Dwight D Eisenhower – 1952 president of the United States. • Harry Truman- President till 1952 approves production of hydrogen bomb. • Dr. Jonas Salk- Finds a vaccine for polio.

  3. Important Events • Fight in Korea ends- A great war of communist ends in relief. • Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norkay reach top of Mt. Everest-A goal never reached was reached in 1953. • Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat- led to civil rights for black people

  4. Discoveries and Innovations • Car seat belts in 1952- Made cars safer. • Type one diabetes- Helped define between type one and two so you can treat people better. • Rapid climate change- Protects endangered species

  5. Entertainment & Fashion • Afro hair – big African-American hair • Elvis Presley – popular rock star in the 1950s • Zoot Suit – introduced in 1950s

  6. Special Facts

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