1953-1960: Happy Days

The Century: America's Time Season 1 Episode 9

Overview:
The post-war baby boom, suburban living, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis epitomizes the contentment of the Eisenhower years. But these were also years marked by rabid McCarthyism, violent civil rights demonstrations, and a frightening escalation in the Cold War. This program probes the tension between these crosscurrents in American history.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : Peter Jennings

Release Date : 1999-04-21

Duration : 45 menit

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