Sometimes, a decade is noted for particular changes that took place. For example, the 1860s are remembered for the Civil
War. The 1920s are known as the Roaring Twenties. The 1940s were remembered for World War II and the Holocaust.
The 1950swell, it is remembered for setting the stage, so to speak, for the rest of the century. Inventions still used today
got their start here. It was the era that began desegregation in America in several facets of society. Rock 'n roll music was
born, creating hysteria for both parents and teenagers, but for different reasons. Some of the best-known literary works
appeared as well as a number of great cinematographic achievements.