Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile RF via Getty Images When you picture the quintessential 1950s family, Leave It to Beaver and I ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add DMNews to your Google News feed. 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 ...