1950s Updated!

Although it was somewhat overshadowed by the Cold War, the 1950s was a decade of relative prosperity and positivity for many in the United States, following the Great Depression of the 1930s and World War II of the 1940s. Even though the 1950s marked a turn from economic depression and international conflict, access to the benefits of the postwar period were not extended equally to all races. Segregation and other discriminatory measures prevented many from being able to fully prosper and make progess toward goals like home ownership and advanced educational degrees. The Cold War between communist and democratic countries continued, sparking more conflicts. The second half of the decade marked the beginning of the Space Race, with the United...