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A Feelgood Time

2006
The 1950's were a time of movie stars, sock hops, drive-ins, and rock-n-roll. They were a time of happiness, individuality, and just plain old fun! So, grab your letter sweaters/jackets, poodle skirts, and coonskin caps, and get yourselves ready for an exciting navigation through Fiftiesville. Take a trip back to the days of the greasers, hula hoops, Elvis, Lucy and Desi, and beatniks as you navigate your way through our site. Be sure to check out the people, fashions, fads, music, dances, technology, and newstories from the 1950's. Also make sure to check out the interactive page, and please feel free to take the quiz which we have created just for you or to e-mail us with any questions or comments.