VideoJug: 1950s History

49th Star: Alaska Statehood, New Flag Official 5th January 1959

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:27:31 GMT

In 1959, Alaska, twice the size of Texas, became the 49th state to be elected to the Union. A historical video on how the 49th star was added to the American flag.

Aloha Hawaii, Islanders Celebrate Long Sought Statehood, 16th March 1959

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:26:56 GMT

This video celebrates Hawaii's entry into the union as America's 50th state. It shows the islanders' celebrations of this long sought statehood on 16th March 1959.

Brussels World Fair, 17th March 1958

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:26:03 GMT

Brussels seems full of European bureaucrats now but in 1958 it was the venue for a stylish World's Fair. Watch this factual video showing highlights on the Brussels World Fair in March 1958.

Dalai Lama Greets Nehru, 30th April 1959

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:23:21 GMT

The Dalai Lama greets Nehru, the first president of Independent India in this newsreel. Two great leaders are shown side by side in this important diplomatic moment in world history.

Model Homes With Built In Fall Out Shelter, Denver, 27th August 1959

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:22:36 GMT

In the 1950s, there was a perceived threat of nuclear attack by Russia and here you can see how you could buy a model home with a built in fall-out shelter.

Cyprus Riots, 1956

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:29:59 GMT

Cyprus, once a scene of daily violence and bloodshed, is shown in the newsreels covering the Cyprus Riots of 1956 between the Turkish and Greek Cypriot factions.

Eisenhower Re- Elected, 5th November 1956

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:27:32 GMT

Eisenhower's re-election to presidency is celebrated in this short newsreel. On 5th November 1956 the American World War Two hero was elected for a second term as American President.

French Air Show, 6th July 1957

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:26:34 GMT

This newsreel documents the greatest Air Show since World War Two. Held in France on 6th July 1957, the world looked on in awe at the different aviation technologies now available to the world.

Havana Rally, Peasants March To Support Castro, 22nd January 1959

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:22:07 GMT

To celebrate the sixth anniversary of the July 26th Revolution, one million peasants march on Havana to show support for Fidel Castro. This newsreel shows just how much influence Fidel Castro had on the people of Cuba.

News Review Of 1958

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:18:56 GMT

With reports on nuclear submarines and rockets launched into space, the people of 1958 must have thought that the world predicted by the likes of Jules Verne and H G Wells had arrived.

New York City 1955

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:18:36 GMT

If you want to see which cars the people of America dreamed of owning in 1955 then watch this film.

Pennsylvania, 4th November 1957

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:18:06 GMT

The space travel obsession of the 1950s is nicely reflected in this newsreel where you can see a Santa dressed in a space suit. If you think its funny then go check out the 1964 film “Santa Claus conquers the Martians” – so bad you have to see it!

Suez Canal Seized By Egyptians, 30th July 1956

VideoJug.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:16:30 GMT

In 1956, President Nasser of Egypt seized control of the Suez Canal resulting in retaliation from Britain, France and Israel. Eventually, diplomatic pressure forced the three countries to withdraw and the British Prime Minister Anthony Eden to resign.

Space Monkeys Meet The Press, 1st June 1959

VideoJug.com — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:54:39 GMT

Sounds like the plot of a family movie but the US did actually send monkeys into space to pave the way for man.

Nixon In USSR, 30th July 1959

VideoJug.com — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:54:37 GMT

The then US Vice President Richard Nixon, before he earned his “ Tricky “ nickname, attempts the World Record for shaking hands in Russia.

Reds Launch First Space Satellite, 7th October 1957

VideoJug.com — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:54:37 GMT

On the 7th October 1957, Russia launched the first space satellite ever. See how far our exploration of outer space has improved by looking at the original space satellite launch.

Soccer Champs Die In Plane Crash

VideoJug.com — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:53:30 GMT

The whole world mourned as the British Soccer Champions Manchester United's young and exciting team were cut down by the Munich air disaster in 1958, in which 8 players were killed.

Baghdad Pact, 30th January 1958

VideoJug.com — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:44:57 GMT

A short factual video on the political discussions around the Baghdad pact in 1958. It seems that the politicians have been meeting to discuss unrest in the World for just about ever.

Castro Triumphs, 5th January 1959

VideoJug.com — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:44:57 GMT

Fidel Castro defeats Batista and the Havana Crowds celebrate his triumph on 5th January 1959 as the rebel forces enter the city.