1950s :: American America History

1950sThe 1950s were quite radical in fact, this is the decade that began tremble n roll, the well-bred rights movement, better family living, advances in technology, Fashion, medical research, other wonderful things this surface area was not used to seeing or hearing. The 1950s were looked at more as a state of mind or a way of living rather than simply another decade or time era in American history. Everything was peaceful now, which looking back on the two world wars and the great opinion this country was not used to at all. Nobody worried about war, nobody worried about how they were going to feed their children and keep a pileus over their heads because everyone had jobs and the economy was doing great. (Edey, Maitlanded.57) Teenagers were having more fun than ever too. Rock n roll was introduced to them and they all seemed at the time to know what they wanted out of life, to go to school, graduate, induct a job, get married, and have children all in that order just as the ir parents had. (Clayton, Andrew.24) The 1950s were the most influential decade in American history because the civil rights act began, fashion was completely new and trendy, there were much advancement in entertainment and medicine, and suburban life was much more functional than whatever other decade in American history. One reason the 1950s were the most influential decade in American history is because rock and roll was introduced to the country and it let people forget about their morals for a while and just let loose to have fun. (Pareles, John.3) Elvis Presley was quite the king of rock and roll, with songs like hound dog, dont be cruel, and love me tender and ready teddy Elvis lit up the stage. (Elvis Presley-Biographical Timeline-The Fifties) Elvis was born on January 8th 1935. He purchased his first guitar in 1946 for $12.95 at the local hardware store. In 1954 Sam Phillips teams Elvis up with local musicians Scotty Moore (guitar) and Bill Black (bass). By November of 195 5 Elvis had signed his first record contract with RCA His contract was for $40,000, and a $5,000 signing bonus for Elvis. In April of 1956Elvis signed a seven-year movie contract with Hal Wallace and dominant Pictures. The most famous film Elvis came out with Jailhouse Rock came out in May of 1957. This is the film that really helped Elvis launch his career.