The 1950s / Richard A. Schwartz.
| Author/creator | Schwartz, Richard Alan, 1951- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Facts On File, ©2003. |
| Description | vii, 504 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Facts on File library of American history Eyewitness history Facts on File library of American history. ^A465528 Witness history series. ^A259435 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Postwar prelude: 1945-1949 -- America becomes the world's policeman: 1950 -- The Cold War settles in: 1951 -- "I like Ike": 1952 -- New leadership in Washington and Moscow: 1953 -- Separate is not equal: 1954 -- Self-created annihilation becomes a possibility: 1955 -- Ike and Elvis, Budapest and the Suez: 1956 -- Sputnik and Little Rock: 1957 -- America enters outer space: 1958 -- America expands into the Pacific: 1959. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 471-488) and index. |
| LCCN | 2002001149 |
| ISBN | 0816045976 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E169.12 .S385 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |