The Fabulous 50's

I have always loved the 1950's era. The poodle skirts, bobby socks, car hops,
the golden age of TV and of course the music.

Facts About The Fabulous 50's

Population: 151,684,000 (U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census)

Unemployed: 3,288,000

Life expectancy: Women 71.1, men 65.6

Car Sales: 6,665,800

Labor Force male/female: 5/2

Cost of a loaf of bread: $0.14

Gallon of Milk .82

Dozen Eggs .65

Mimimum Wage per hour .75

Gallon of Gas .20

New House $14, 500.00

Average income $3,216.00

Bomb shelter plans, like the government pamphlet You Can Survive, become widely available.

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