Once the Korean War wrapped up in 1953 the United States entered a period of peace time not felt since the '30s. (And the '30s stunk.)
Society wanted to start a new modern era and regular people followed suit with a renewed enthusiasm for life.
Here are 22 behind the scenes photos of normal folks getting after it in the 1950s.
1
On the Water
Reading and relaxing.
2
Fixing Heels
Suggestive in the 1950s.
3
Houston Street Fair
Crossing the street in 1956.
4
A Typical American Family
Detroit, Michigan, in the 1950s.
5
Campsite
A trailer park in Franklin, PA, August, 1955.
6
Workers Leaving Factories
Watertown, NY.
7
Manhattan Beach
California in 1950s.
8
WANN Radio DJ Hoppy Adams
Four women pose in front of Adams’ photo on a car, 1958.
9
Beach Day
Featuring the dog.
10
Young Couple
Looking good in the ‘50s.
11
Listening to the Radio
Women in the ‘50s.
12
Family Dinner
Everyone say cheese!
13
Electrification
Putting up power lines.
14
‘50s Fitness
Crazy contraptions.
15
Funny Photo
A family in the ‘50s.
16
Colorful Shorts
‘50s fashion looking snazzy.
17
Christmas
The holidays in the ‘50s.
18
Fun Fashions
Pops of colors in the 1950s.
19
Audrey Hepburn
In her kitchen, 1950s.
20
The Top of the Empire State Building
Sisters in the ‘50s.
21
Chilling By the Pool
Family in the ‘50s.
22
Sunday's Best
A mom and daughter going to church, 1954.
