The 1950s saw the explosion of rock and roll, led by artists such as elvis presley (pictured), chuck berry, little richard, buddy holly, jerry lee lewis, fats domino, the everly brothers, and bill haley … The 1950s is a mixture of fending off communism and bringing up babies. A post-war generation springs up, introducing new music and new innovations meant to make life fun and …

From political milestones to pop culture breakthroughs, these events tell the …