Life in the 1950s

Life in the 1950s was very different from what it is today. Lacking the technology of the 21st century, it was a much simpler time. People weren’t distracted by personal devices and spent more time face to face and outside enjoying nature. While it’s often considered an idyllic generation, there were also some issues, particularly for women and minorities who lacked some of the freedoms others enjoyed. These vintage photos are sure to take you back in time.

If you grew up in the 50s, these things will bring back some memories.

Princess Margaret - Smoking, obviously.

Life was a whole lot different back in the 50s and these vintage photos are here to prove that.

History In Pix on Instagram: “(1960). Bobby Kennedy at a drive-in diner.”

Life In The 1950s - A Trip Down Memory Lane Will Give You Insight Into Some Of The Events, Fads, And Lifestyles That Mark That Decade.

Nostalgia, most, if not all of us, experience it, whether only occasionally or as an almost constant underlying longing. A return to the “good old days” seems to me to be the theme of the Republican campaign for president. That message resonates with distinct groups of people, which isn’t altogether surprising during a time of economic uncertainty, high unemployment rates and an unpredictable future. For many, what they imagine lies ahead and/or the future is not what they expected…

Here’s a look back at some dos and don’ts that show why spending a Saturday night with your sweetheart during the '50s was the cat’s meow.