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1955: Everyday Life in America – Soft-Spoken History for Sleep
Step quietly into 1955 with The Midnight Encyclopedia and spend an ordinary day in mid-century America.
In this soft-spoken history story for sleep, we take a gentle look at everyday American life in 1955 — from ranch houses, pastel kitchens, and mid-century modern furniture to television, radio, movies, cars, fashion, music, food, and the rise of rock and roll.
We’ll visit the world of I Love Lucy, TV dinners, jukeboxes, Chevrolet Bel Airs, McDonald’s hamburgers, Disneyland, and the teenagers who were beginning to create a culture of their own. Along the way, we’ll also touch on the larger…
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