The 1950s was a revolutionary era that definitely affected the course of American History in many ways. During this decade we saw the arrival of the television, suburbanization, and last but not least, the Civil Rights Movement.
The affects of the television are one of the more obvious contributers to American society. Although, mainly the wealthy owned a television in the 1950s it was beginning to become more common and now it is a common household item. In fact, over 90% of households in America house a television according to The New York Times. Televisions are a part of our everyday lives. This is where many Americans get their news, entertainment, and education as opposed to previous years where one might be found reading a newspaper,
The affects of the television are one of the more obvious contributers to American society. Although, mainly the wealthy owned a television in the 1950s it was beginning to become more common and now it is a common household item. In fact, over 90% of households in America house a television according to The New York Times. Televisions are a part of our everyday lives. This is where many Americans get their news, entertainment, and education as opposed to previous years where one might be found reading a newspaper,