The Evolution of the Automobile Industry in the 50s

The Evolution of the Automobile Industry in the 50s
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In the 1950s, the automobile industry saw a significant shift in the design of cars. The growing economy called for newer, flashier, longer, and sleek

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Slide1ShoppingMall (Bear left) TV Studio (Bear right) Levittown        By: Mia Shoshany Hannah Bley Hannah Swieca

Slide2TV StudioNext Slide

Slide3The Automobile Industry in the 50’sSports cars were created There was competition between American Car makers Ford launched the new Edsel in 1958 click here to see it! The growing economy called for newer, flashier, longer, sleeker looking cars The growing economy called for newer, flashier, longer, sleeker looking cars Next Slide

Slide4Home(Levittown) Come and join us as we take a ride to the Suburbs Come and join us as we take a ride to the Suburbs TV Studio Or Main Menu “Car Crazy”

Slide5During the  1950s  there  was  a boom  in  the  growth  of  the suburbs.  Levittown  was  an example  of  such  a  suburb. During  the  1950s  there  was  a boom  in  the  growth  of  the suburbs.  Levittown  was  an example  of  such  a  suburb. Levittown      The Levitt Family Next Slide

Slide6It took only 16minutes to  construct each house and $8,000 To buy it 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. 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. Click on the arrow to see the inside of a Levitt house Constructing Levittown Next Slide

Slide7During World War II, BillLevitt 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

Slide8The First televised presidentialdebate was in the 1950’s. At the time of the first debate, Kennedy was running against Nixon. Nixon was not able to speak properly while the cameras were rolling. He was sweating and unable to get used to being filmed. Kennedy was handsome, well spoken and perfectly capable of being filmed live. TV Studio Or Main Menu

Slide9Shopping MallIn the 1950’s many families spent the day in the mall shopping. The economy boomed !!!! Click this box to learn more about the Automobile industry in the 50’s

Slide10Click here for theControl Room First Televised Presidential Debate Next Slide

Slide11Lets talkscheduling…By 6pm “Father Knows Best” should be airing. Next, at 7pm you’ll see “The Honeymooners.” “Lassie” and “I Love Lucy” should be next on the run. Don’t forget to tune in. TV Studio 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. Television really changed an average Americans life. Main Menu Next  Slide

Slide12V.SListening to the radio? Watching TV? Click on the arrow to see more information about the radio  and music in the 1950’

Slide13TV StudioOr Main Menu Next Slide

Slide14R   ck MusicDuring the 1950’s  Elvis Presley Chuck Berry   Buddy Holly Next Slide Click on their names to see more information

Slide15His sophomore summer he recorded “MyHappiness” 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. Back to Rock Music

Slide16Buddy HollyAs 1954 progressed, Buddy began to sing more blues and “bop” numbers on the station. Although Montgomery was the principal composer during their partnership, Buddy also began to write.  Two of these three songs were “Heartbeat” and “Love’s Made a Fool of You” which were both recorded several years later. Click on the guitar To learn more about Buddy Holly Buddy Holly was born on September 7, 1936 in Texas.  He was one of four children.   The Holly’s had a rich musical tradition. By the time Buddy entered high school,  he was writing many songs  with Bob Montgomery. Local radio stations also gave Buddy and Bob airtime.  KDAV, the nation’s first  all-country radio station gave them their own half-hour program each Sunday.   Their music remained Country. Back to Rock Music

Slide17Chuck BerryChuck Berry was born on October 18, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up in The Ville. Berry sang in St. Louis church’s Baptist choir (6). He learned to play the guitar while attending Sumner High School. Berry learned the basics of the instrument on a four string tenor guitar. By 1950, however, he had changed over to a six-string electric. Click on the revolving guitar to  learn more information about Chuck Berry Chuck Berry’s music included blues, country, and funny songs that were written as a teen point of view.  Chuck Berry’s music was a huge influence on other musicians. Chuck Berry was the first guitarist to “reach the charts”.  Chuck Berry was the first rock  and roller to write words that were entertaining to his white audience  without turning away from his black audience. “If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry” – John Lennon. Back to Rock Music

Slide18“Here is a popular,affordable  washing machine.  This is a practical and efficient appliance.” Next Slide

Slide19barbie signaled the changing times and the focus on fashionand finding love to start a family…….. Next Slide

Slide20New Inventions!!!First Barbie Super Glue Videotape Recorder Mr. Potato Head Colored Kitchen Appliances Home Microwave Velcro AA Batteries First Non Stick pan Laser Washing machine AM Radio

Slide21The baby boom of the 1950’sfollowed World War II. Improvements in electrical appliances, transportation, health care, education, housing and shopping made it easier to raise a big family . Next  Slide

Slide22Lets go havesome fun!!! Does the soda shop sound good? The word “teenager” was created in the Fifties I cant wait to get a new dress for prom! Next Slide

Slide23christian dior created a new fashion look with the tightshort jacket and the cinched waist long skirt

Slide24QUIZ??? ??? Next Slide

Slide25QUIZ!!!• How long did it take    to build a Levitt house? Answer 1  ________   16 minutes •  Around how much did a Levitt house cost? Answer 2 ________ $ 8,000 •  When Bill Levitt decided to make the houses larger, how did he do it? Next Slide Answer 3 ______ He built upward and then wider

Slide26QUIZ!!!•  How did Bill Levitt know how to construct Levittown? •  How did all the houses look like (hint: were they all different or did they all look the same? Answer 4 ______________ ______________ Answer 5______ He learned construction techniques during WWII The same Next Slide

Slide27QUIZ!!!•  Who ran against Kennedy during the presidential election? Answer ________ Nixon

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