<p><b>A New, Exciting Book of True Stories and Fascinating Facts all about the 1950s<br></b></p> <p>The True Stories in This Book Cover Interesting People and Events in Popular Culture; Sports; Science, Medicine and Technology; and the News.<br></p><p>Here are a Few of the Story Titles:<br></p><ul><li>The "Shot Heard 'Round the World"<br></li><li>Are You or Have You Ever Been Senator Joe McCarthy?</li><li>Big, Shiny, and Electric</li><li>Wedding of the Century</li><li>The Cop Show that Started it All</li><li>Morey Bernstein's Quest<br></li></ul><p>In the This and That Section you'll discover facts about other important events of the decade.<br></p><p>Whatever happened to the famous Hope Diamond?<br></p><p>Who were the first nations in NATO?</p><p>When was NASA established?</p><p>What film earned Audrey Hepburn an Academy Award in 1954?</p><p>What film won the Best Picture Oscar in 1953?</p><p>What was "The Day the Music Died?</p><p>Who was the "Greatest Swimmer of All Time?</p><p>The writer, Jonny Katz has also included a photo challenge. Can you name these celebrities from the 1950s?<br></p><p>At the end of the book, you'll find some almanac information about each year from 1950-1959.<br></p><p>This book is presented in a large print font size (18 point), which makes it perfect for seniors, people with close-vision difficulty, or anyone who likes the relaxation offered by the larger font size.<br></p><p><b><em>Reading trivia and fact books comes with some amazing mental and social benefits:</em></b><br></p><p>Improves Attention Span<br></p><p>Enhances Memory</p><p>Helps Retain Mental Health</p><p>Reduces Stress<br></p><p>Sharing Trivia Creates a Sense of Connectedness<br></p><p><em><b>Buy this book now for yourself, a friend, or a loved-one.&nbsp; (You'll be glad you did.)</b></em><br></p>