The 1950s were a defining decade for American culture. As the nation bounced back from the devastation of World War II, a vibrant new era emerged. Iconic cars, pin-up girls, and bustling cities ...

The 1950 U.S. Census has officially been released after 72 years of waiting. What you learn about America back then might surprise you, according to columnist Tracy Briggs. What was life really like ...

Life changed a lot during the 1950s, but the year that started the decade was just scratching the surface of what the rest of the 1950s had in store. From soldiers leaving for the Korean War to ...

For many American families in the 1950s, luxury did not mean diamonds or yachts, it meant small comforts that made everyday life feel modern and hopeful. As postwar prosperity spread, you could see it ...

It’s a tough pill to swallow, sometimes. We’re living in a world that’s faster, flashier, and more futuristic than the 1950s ever could have imagined. We’ve got gadgets that would have given Dick ...

There were some wild and crazy home appliances back in the 1950s. Unless you were alive at the time, there are some you ...

In the 1950s, students at Theodore Roosevelt Junior High on Guy Park Avenue in Amsterdam put out a weekly newspaper, The Broadcaster. Faculty advisers were English teacher Minnie Anderson and John ...