Fahrenheit 451
Montag
Burning Books
In a world where fireman burn books, not by choice but by law.
First Colored T.V
First authorized in 1953. Monochrome T.V became a success, over 10 million sets had been sold. Programs were finally available to public.
Cold War
Took place in 1954, as the United States and the Soviet Union battled together as allies against the Axis Powers. It was so important because it mostly took place among the free nations in the world.
Civil Rights
In the 1950s the Civil Rights began rapid acceleration. The blacks that faced inequality desired the equality of the country.
Author Summary
The Author of Fahrenheit 451 was Ray Bradbury. Bradbury was born in Waukegan, IL. HE grew up in the Great Depression, and dove into books in his early childhood. He has 4 daughters and Maggie who is his wife. Website to learn more about Bradbury is http://www.npr.org/2012/06/06/154424247/fahrenheit-451-author-ray-bradbury-dies-at-91 .