How I got Interested in the 1950's

My love for the 50's began when my grandfather told me a few years ago about his stories within that era. How he and my grandmother used to go to the drive-in theaters whenever they could, how they would have competitions on who hula hooped the longest, and listened to their shared love of Elvis as well.

Since I was so intrigued with my grandpas tales, he showed me his handmade Elvis guitar that he built for my grandma and after about a year later he gifted it to me for my birthday. I was so happy I cried for upon receiving it and it still hangs on my wall to this day!

From many of these stories, looking at the things he collected over the years, and researching into this decade further, I was obsessed with everything that came with this time period.

I loved the shows, the fashion, the people, the singers, actors, all the golden age had to offer! All of these were great but it did come to my mind on how there were after-effects from the Second World War that people were dealing with at this time.

It made me sad thinking about how many lost their loved ones and how their rations were being restricted to a certain degree. This must have been overwhelming and scary for them but on other hand, the population at this time did not let this hold them back and they came out of it strong.

Knowing all of this, I would be thrilled to be born in and live in the 50's.

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