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For Those Who Did the Most for America

Remembering The 1939 New York World’s Fair in a Time of War

The 1939 New York World’s Fair was a significant moment in American history as the nation moved from the great depression into World War II.

Few songs have had as large an impact as this week’s entry in our Do You Remember series. Do you remember Rock Around the Clock?

1950s television thrilled audiences with fantastic adventures and made them laugh with groundbreaking comedies many of which were born on radio.

’50s slang was so cool that we still use a lot of it today. Honestly, some of the terms we don’t might be due for a comeback. Here are our favs

Chuck Berry was one of the most influential figures in Rock music. He revolutionized the 1950s Rock scene and changed music forever.

The honeymooners first aired in the mid-1950s and decades later its influence on television remains strong today.

Can you guess this movie star who was a real-life WW II hero? Can you name the 1950s tv series where he got his start?

These 1950s books are unique artistically, but convey universal themes that make them timeless. These should definitely be on your list.

The drive-in theatre is a classic part of American culture. Here’s a look back.

The Night of The Hunter is a classic 1950s movie that redefined suspense. Do you remember this classic film?