The Remarkable 20th Century: 1950s (1999)

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This ten-part series reviews many of the important and exciting events that occurred during the 20th century. Each volume features interviews with various newsmakers, their friends and colleagues, archival footage, and information culled from historical records. Noted journalist Howard K. Smith hosts each episode that covers an entire decade. This volume reviews the 1950s when Americans fought in the Korean War, Russia sent Sputnik into outer space, and rock & roll began stirring the souls of young people. Other covered topics include Fidel Castro's activities, the dreaded McCarthy hearings that sought to rid America of suspected communist sympathizers, and the appearance of Playboy magazine. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide

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Steven Vosburgh

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