6 iconic photos of the 1950s

The 1950s were a time of profound change and contrast, both in American society and globally.

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6 Photos That Define the 1950s

Arts & Culture

T he 1950s were a time of profound change and contrast, both in American society and globally. These complexities were captured in the period's photography, from celebrity snaps by the burgeoning paparazzi to powerful images of the Civil Rights Movement taken by experienced photojournalists. Here are six photos that encapsulate the spirit and struggles of the decade, and have become iconic images of the 1950s.

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