Not everyone benefited from the optimism of the 1950s. Civil rights struggles were very real, and sexism and homophobia were rampant. Have any stories been passed down to you about this period in history?
The 1950s brought in a new era of tourism to many parts of the world, now that World War II was over and the economy was on an upswing. How did the 1950s affect your home area in this regard?