The 1950s were a decade of traditionalist, middle-class, suburban white family values. At the time, the standard household consisted of a man who worked and supported his wife and children, and a stay-at-home mother who did the cooking, cleaning, and childcare. children. The 1950s could very well be compared to television programs of the time; dull. It was rock and roll that added a vibrant splash of color to mid-20th century American society and continued to impact the world for years. This has affected our social livelihoods; how we speak, how we dress and interact. Politics was also affected by music. Decisions regarding the Vietnam War as well as the creation of new regulatory agencies were made in part or entirely by rock and roll. Many will also discuss the influence he had, as well as the influence he gained from the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Leave it to Beaver, I Love Lucy and the Honeymooners all displayed the traditional family in 1950s America. World War II contributed to these social expectations with the boom in the economy as well as the number of children. The soldiers return to...