Technology
in the 1950's
Medicine
Time Period: 1950's
Location: Throughout U.S.
Cause: Dr. Jonas Salk developed vaccine for polio.
Reason: The use of drugs to treat illness had developed.
Result: It saved many lives of the victims of previously deadly diseases.
Significance: Child care became more important during this time, which helped the baby boom.
To Whom: Parents of children and kids.
Television
This chart shows T.V. growth from 1945
Polio
Dr. Jonas Salk gives a patient a vaccine
Fame
Dr. Jonas Salk was on the cover of Times Magazine
Television
Time Period: 1949-1956
Location: Throughout U.S.
Cause: The FCC allowed 500 new stations to broadcast.
Reason: Innovations that could transmit television waves.
Result: In 1950 9% of homes had a T.V. set and by 1960 nearly 90% had T.V. sets.
Significance: We still watch T.V. today and this is the ¨golden age"of T.V.
To Whom: The average American who enjoys television.