The 1950s

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Across
  1. 1. Nations — International organization created in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation between countries.
  2. 4. Plan — U.S. program that provided economic aid to rebuild Europe after World War II.
  3. 6. Powers — American pilot shot down over the Soviet Union during the U-2 Incident.
  4. 7. War — Conflict (1950–1953) between North and South Korea involving U.S. and United Nations forces.
  5. 9. — Fast-food restaurant chain that expanded rapidly in the 1950s, symbolizing American consumer culture.
Down
  1. 2. System — Nationwide highway network begun under Dwight D. Eisenhower to improve transportation and defense.
  2. 3. — Congressional committee that investigated suspected communist influence in America during the Cold War.
  3. 5. n Roll — Popular music style of the 1950s that blended rhythm and blues with country influences, made famous by Elvis Presley.
  4. 8. Scare — Period of intense fear of communism spreading in the United States.
  5. 10. Culture — Way of life centered around automobiles, including road trips, suburbs, and drive-in businesses.