The 1950s were the epitome of stability in most peoples minds after the 1930s depression and war  in the 1940s and prior to the turbulant 1960s.   In actuality, the 1950s saw a lot of changes in fashion, music, television, movies and much more.  The 1950s also brought us cold war unease, the Korean War, civil rights problems, to name a few issues.                               .

50's Fashion

Poodle skirts, pedal pushers, and saddle shoes for teen girls and white t-shirt, jeans, and leather jacket for the guys were the choice for dress of the younger crowd.  Girls also liked the full skirts with crinoline slips with a button-up blouse and scarf at the neck.

Old Baseball Cards vs. Vintage Baseball Cards
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Popular toy trains of the 1950s seemed indestructible at the time but years of sitting can take a toll on them But if the train worked when it was packed away usually some simple maintenance is all it takes to get them running once again

A Guide to Getting 1950s Trains Running Again
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