The Century: America's Time

Season 1 Episode 9: 1953-1960: Happy Days

The post-war baby boom, suburban living, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis epitomizes the contentment of the Eisenhower years. But these were also years marked by rabid McCarthyism, violent civil rights demonstrations, and a frightening escalation in the Cold War. This program probes the tension between these crosscurrents in American history.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

15

Cast:

Peter Jennings

Quality:

HD

Duration:

45 min

First Air:

1999

Rating:

7.5