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Shopping Mall (Bear left) TV Studio (Bear right) Levittown By: Mia Shoshany Hannah Bley Hannah Swieca

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The Automobile Industry in the 50’s The growing economy called for newer, flashier, longer, sleeker looking cars Next Slide Ford launched the new Edsel in 1958 click here to see it! rs d ca te ts ea or cr Sp ere w There was competition between American Car makers

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Levittow n The Levitt Family During the 1950 s there was a boom in the growth of the suburbs. Levittown was an example of such a suburb. Next Slide

It took only 16 minutes to construct each house and $8, 000 To buy it Next Slide Constructing Levittown Click on the arrow to see the inside of a Levitt house The homes were initially small but over time when Bill Levitt decided to make them larger, they were built upward and then wider. They soon became four bedrooms.

During World War II, Bill Levitt learned construction techniques using standardized parts, tightly controlled suppliers of goods and services, and a workforce with highly specialized skills. When Levitt began to build Levittown, he structured the houses all to look identical Click Here for more information about Levittown

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In the 1950’s many families spent the day in the mall shopping. The economy boomed !!!! Shopping Mall Click this box to learn more about the Automobile industry in the 50’s

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Great John! Isn't it very interesting that about 10 years ago, nobody ever had the idea about Television. And today there are presidential debates on Television really changed an average Americans life. T St V ud io Next Slide Lets talk scheduling…By 6 pm “Father Knows Best” should be airing. Next, at 7 pm you’ll see “The Honeymooners. ” “Lassie” and “I Love Lucy” should be next on the run. Don’t forget to tune in. Ma Me in nu

Click on the arrow to see more information about the radio and music in the 1950’ Listening to the radio? V. S Watching TV?

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R ck Music During the Click on their names to see more information 1950’s Elvis Presley Chuck Berry Buddy Holly Next Slide

Back to Rock Music His sophomore summer he recorded “My Happiness” and “That’s When the Your Heartaches Begin” at Memphis Recording Studios, a sideline Sam Phillips had started at his Sun Records studios where anyone could record for four dollars.

Buddy Holly was born on September 7, 1936 in Texas. He was one of four children. The Holly’s had a rich 1954 progressed, As musical tradition. By the time began to sing Buddy more Buddy entered high school, blues and “bop” numbers on the station. he was writing many songs Although Montgomery with Bob Montgomery. the principal was Local radio stations also composer during their partnership, Buddy also gave Buddy and Bob airtime. began KDAV, the nation’s first to write. Two of these three songs were all-country radio station gave “Heartbeat” and “Love’s them their own half-hour a Fool of You” Made which were both program each Sunday. recorded several years Their music remained later. Country. Back to Rock Music Click on the guitar To learn more about Buddy Holly

Back to Rock Music Chuck Berry’s music included blues, country, and funny songs that were written as a teen point of view. Chuck Berry’s music was born on Chuck Berry was a huge influence on other musicians. Chuck October 18, 1926 in St. Louis, Berry was the first guitarist to The Missouri. He grew up in “reach. Berry sang in St. Louis Ville. the charts”. Chuckchurch’s Baptist choir (6). He Berry was the first rock and roller to write words the guitar while learned to play that were entertaining to his Sumner High School. attending white audience without turning learned thehis black the Berry away from basics of audience. instrument on a four “If youstring to give rock and 1950, tried tenor guitar. By roll another name, you might however, he had changed over call it Chucka. Berry” – John Lennon. to six-string electric. Chuck Berry Click on the revolving guitar to learn more information about Chuck Berry

“Here is a popular, affordable washing machine. This is a practical and efficient appliance. ” Next Slide

Barbie signaled the changing times and the focus on fashion and finding love to start a family……. . Next Slide

First Barbie First Non Stick pan AM Radio Videotape Recorder Velcro Laser New Inventions!!! Super Glue Home Microwave Washing machine AA Batteries Mr. Potato Head Colored Kitchen Appliances

The baby boom of the 1950’s followed World War II. Improvements in electrical appliances, transportation, health care, education, housing and shopping made it easier to raise a big family. Next Slide

The word “teenager” was created in the Fifties Lets go have some fu n!!! Does th e soda sh o sound g p ood? Next Slide I cant wait to get a new dress for prom!

Christian Dior created a new fashion look with the tight short jacket and the cinched waist long skirt

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QUIZ!!! • How long did it take to build a Levitt house? • Around how much did a Levitt house cost? • When Bill Levitt decided to make the houses larger, how did he do it? 16 minutes Answer 1 ____ $ 8, 000 Answer 2 ____ He built upward and then wider Answer 3 ______ Next Slide

QUIZ!!! • How did Bill Levitt know how to construct Levittown? Answer 4 He learned construction _______ techniques during WWII _______ • How did all the houses look like (hint: were they all different or did they all look the same? The same Answer 5______ Next Slide

QUIZ!!! • Who ran against Kennedy during the presidential election? Answer ____ Nixon