Just cigarettes everywhere.

​@recordcastle1118 Better than hard drugs, I guess...

True, but I bet their were plenty of Tattoos in 1950s San Francisco. It was still a navy town back then.

@@j2s5h0- It was usually men, who were in the military or sailors who had some tattoos, not all of course. Now, it is women, teenagers, you name. . . tattooed all over.

And no out of control politician running for POTUS

Thanks for commenting - That "nostalgic feeling" is exactly what I was going for here. I'm glad you liked it!

I'm not American either. I was a boy and a teenager in the 1950s. Your comment about America in the 1950s is exactly how I feel about that era

I am from Singapore and I grew up during the 1950s'. I am now in my mid 70s (74 exactly). You summed the era of the 1950s so well. I have wonderful friends in America, mostly book-lovers. May all those wonderful people who are no longer alive rest in peace till eternity.

And respect for themselves and others.

Not American either and I love watching these. Gives me an example to love towards and aspire to. In my own little ways, I try to conduct myself in those polite manners we see.

Not for blacks in the south especially!

The young individuals who grew up during the Great Depression and then fought in World War II certainly went through great hardships and sacrifices. Many of them displayed immense courage, resilience, and dedication to their country. It is understandable to believe that they deserved to have a good life in the following years. The 1950s and 1960s were a period of significant economic growth and prosperity in the United States. After the war, the government implemented various policies to stimulate the economy and provide opportunities for returning soldiers. This included the GI Bill, which offered education benefits, low-interest home loans, and job training programs. These initiatives aimed to ensure a smooth transition for veterans to civilian life and help them rebuild their futures. Moreover, this generation played a crucial role in shaping the post-war society. They actively contributed to the development of America's infrastructure, industrialization, and technological advancements. Their efforts resulted in the economic boom witnessed during this period, which created numerous job opportunities and financial stability. They fostered a sense of community, innovation, and progress that defined the era. This generation's dedication and sacrifice did indeed contribute significantly to the growth and success of the nation. They demonstrated the best of America through their resilience and commitment to their country during tough times. Consequently, they rightfully deserved the chance to enjoy the benefits of a thriving economy and a period of relative peace and stability. However, it is important to recognize that not everyone experienced the same level of prosperity during this time. The benefits and opportunities were not equally distributed, and marginalized communities still faced significant challenges and inequalities. While the 1950s and 1960s may have been a generally prosperous era, it is vital to acknowledge and address the limitations and shortcomings in achieving true equality and justice for all.

​@@JeezWhiz1true the Democrats kept them in the back of the bus for as long as they could

@@JeezWhiz1. But because of white Northerners (two of whom were my great great grandfathers), they were no longer living on plantations. The fifties were a transition era, sadly, but stop blaming all of America for evil. Study history because your perspective is unbalanced based on your lack of experience and knowledge.

Black income was rising in the 1950's.

Me too😎!

You got that right, early 60s Uncle Sam wants you boy, if I could, do it all over again, yea I'm that old !

We had the Best Times😎!

No drugs or homeless...

@@marknewton6984 The CIA and big businesses ruined this country.

Before the country tuned ghetto and became a cesspool of street bums, thugs and gangs.

No credit cards. If you wanted to have a life and eat you had to work. Teenagers worked and didn't expect adults wages so they could learn new skills.

@@marilynnjacobsen1077I saw a picture once of 5 yr old boys sitting at a lunch counter eating hamburgers without parents. Hamburger, fries, and a soda cost 25 cents

I'm 71 and grew up then. There were good points. BUT. The air was chokingly polluted, racism and anti-gay discrimination was dominant everywhere in America, and the cars were fabulous looking but they were unreliable death traps. There's good AND bad.

@@oldionusmy grandmother parents bought their first & only new car ‘46 Buick. Which my grandmother owned when she passed. It ran after all those years!

And the Gaylord.

I wasn't born till the year 2000, I don't have a clue but. I am enjoying this though.

more cool cars , less communists

@@annabellesnightmares More respect, more privacy, more optimism, more genuineness, more peace of mind, more zest for life, more accountability, no weirdness, no fear for the future, authorities were there to protect the innocent, you were considered innocent till proven guilty, so much good stuff.

We gave it away to those who did not build it. No longer is our country clean and safe.

Why did it change?

How about life then for black American citizens in the south at that time who wanted to do something as simple as to vote???

And the Democrats are still at it. ​@@JeezWhiz1

A Trumpster's favorite fantasy !

@@JeezWhiz1 How are things now?

@@katpoohtoo much better for me and it has not a whole lot to do with who is president. I made my bones through the rule of republicans and democrats. As a matter of fact my stocks & mutual funds did the best they’d ever done, EVER, when Clinton had an intern under his desk 😂

yep, now it's a cesspool.

Coast to coast?

Does spelling get worse with age or something?

Liberals have destroyed everything good and holsum in America.

We've let to much trash in

Me too. That's for sure!🎉

To SOME extent yes and to SOME no. Hmmmmm, 🤔🤔🤔🤔America’s way of thinking about women and race.

@@JESUSISLORDforever888 Yes you're right. It's a very important fact . We're all members of GOD'S family and we all have to work that these conditions will get better, also in our days; such an important task for our society! GOD bless you😇

Great times. Maybe Baby! 😎

Yep like it was in dixie!!!

O0H if we only knew the what we know now, we'd be a lot different!

The best times you don’t realize until way past time.

I realized it, and everyday since !

Great comment - thanks for sharing this...

There is zero technical basis for saying that vinyl records reproduce sound more accurately than digital. In fact, the opposite is the case.

You have no idea.

The USA had a completely different migration policy then. Now America is associated with the homeless, drug addicts and violence.

Wake up. The Americans from this era would have hated you and blamed you for their problems.

The American way of life you eschew wasn't that great if you were a black person in dixie states.

​​. Yes, the black folk were treated awful bad back then. But their grandkids are making up for it, huh?

Me too😮!

vote Trump 24

You will not see kids wearing PJ at Walmart then.

Me to

Vote Biden out that's the first step he's got our beautiful Country in a Mess!!! Ugh 😫 people don't u realize he a snake???

I appreciate your insightful comment. I see the same thing when I look at these photos.

I understand how looking at old photos can evoke a range of emotions, including both calmness and melancholy. The passage of time and the realization that the people captured in those moments have moved on or even passed away can be quite profound. It's a reminder of the impermanence of life and the fleeting nature of moments. However, these photos can also serve as a tribute to those who have lived before us, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and significance of their existence. The mixture of emotions that arise from contemplating the transience of life is a bittersweet aspect of our shared human experience.

@@PoisonelleMisty4311 You said it perfectly. Thanks for contributing this beautiful comment.

@@TheHistoryLounge Thank you, your very welcome my friend

@@PoisonelleMisty4311 Very nice! However, that sounded like something an AI chatbot would write. Lol.

Thank you. You nailed it. I was born in 1947 and remember all of that. There was real community and widespread respect for the Law and police. Now: almost next to ZERO.😷🤔😟🤕

Se não é mais assim, culpem a vocês mesmos. Depois de invadirem e bombardearam tantos países durante anos uma hora a conta chega.

French man from Paris...born in 1949. These were the "good old days" then.. even in my country , even with the hardships of a post-war wrecked country . I feel our Western World is crumbling ☹ im afraid my kids and grand daughter will have to face WW3

What a coincidence! I too was born in 1950 (July 9th, 1950). I will be 74 in July this year. I love the way people looked in those days. There are no signs of fatigue or worry in their look. Everyone looked so fit and joyful. May God bless them and all their loved ones as well.

Remember the happy birthday song sherif John sang on his show? Found it a while back on utube and I send it to family members on their birthdays

Because it's true @@dalestringham170

Me too!!!

. Üdv Európából, Magyaroszágról. Csodás időszak, fantasztikus stilus a ruhàzatban. A zenéről nem is szólva. Hatalmas bulik! Kivàló elnökök.JFK! !!❤❤❤❤

@@dalestringham170unless you’re black, female or lgbq

No you're not alone👍. This video was the highlight of my uncles 80th Birthday gathering! He and his buddies reminisced about their (as he stated) "swell or keen" times! It was awesome! You definitely are not alone. They did fine...living without cell phones or texting! Lol!

Great times unless you happen to come down on the horrible diseases. That could kill you then and are easily curable now. Need an MRI or a CT scan? Good fucking luck. Oh, and by the way, you are using a relatively cheap hand held computer that has more powerful than the biggest computers in banks and government all the time.

Mutual respect then 👍🏼😁

Still a stupid government though!😂

Not always.

I would go back! 😮

Bet u wouldn't want to be a black person in dixie at that time!!!!

While the 1950s may have had certain charm and nostalgia, it is important to consider some aspects that might give one pause before wholeheartedly embracing that era. 1. Social Inequality: The 1950s witnessed significant discrimination and inequality, particularly against racial minorities and women. The Civil Rights Movement was still in its early stages, and segregation was widespread. Women faced limited opportunities outside traditional roles, and LGBTQ+ individuals often lived in fear and secrecy. 2. Limited Rights and Liberties: The prevailing societal norms of the 1950s constrained personal freedoms. The McCarthy era fueled a climate of suspicion and suppression of dissenting voices, stifling free expression and challenging individual liberties. 3. Technological Advancements: While the 1950s saw progress in certain domains, it lacked the technological advancements we enjoy today. Many everyday conveniences that we now take for granted, such as smartphones, computing power, medical advancements, and the internet, were non-existent or in their early stages. 4. Environmental Concerns: Environmental consciousness was not a significant societal concern during the 1950s. Pollution levels were exceptionally high, and the detrimental effects were not yet widely recognized or addressed. 5. Limited Cultural Diversity: The 1950s were marked by a more homogeneous culture, which resulted in limited exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences. Today, we celebrate multiculturalism and appreciate the richness it adds to our society. It is essential to recognize and appreciate the positive aspects of any era, but it is equally important to critically evaluate the drawbacks before wishing for a return to the past.

@@PoisonelleMisty4311Well, sure. History is subjective. However, there were enough positives that don't exist in today's world to justify my feelings!!

@@louislamonte334 dont worry everything will be fine.

Awesome!

I love travelling by road in America...Always use little roads and small towns ...Seek...and you will find lots of real America....Douglas Vick..U.K...

@@TheHistoryLounge -awesome dorsome !!

And those same people were ok with Jim Crow.

And you are ok with BLM. End of story.@@franklinmills1756

WATCHING THIS , realize how America, country, Government & Democracy got corrupted to the teeth...decade from now gonna be like 3RD world country like Venezuela , U can't even walk in streets anymore sooo Sad, if now these days call it Democracy & Presidents then i piss on it....those mother fathers send billions after billions to other countries & illegal immigrants welfare checks & healthcare & millions gi4es there every month, why not , they know is dumbass country, inside fix this corrupted country under themselves , took a shyt on the country SSOBS

​@@franklinmills1756You might need another booster.

Not the majority.

You’re very welcome!

I hear you. I grew up in Downey, CA.

I think most of us grew up as a kid.

😂​@@user-hj1kf7wc9c

@@user-hj1kf7wc9c LOL

And look at it today. My dad grew up in a town called Salinas, CA. The place had a population of around 25k souls back then. And was an otherwise decent place to grow up as a kid. But today the population is 6x+ of what it was back then. Traffic is awful, roads terrible in some spots. Down town has changed but there are still a few buildings than existed back then. But it is not the same anymore. Ah nostalgia.

Thank you for your comments - I'm really glad you liked it!

Was 95 perfect percent European people then. Founding fathers would not be happy with the current state of the USA. Thank you for sharing your comment 🙏

thats shows how f***ked up corrupted Government, Democracy & Presidents become 2 these days & decades passed by ..Decade from now u cant even walk in streets anymore ..gonna be like second venezuela 3RD world country , they really took a shyt on this country mother fathers & gonna get worse & the most shocking & Mind boggling to me still people VOTE for these mother fathers how f*n Dumb can be!

@@lizzapaolia959 You do know that minorities & immigrants will see your comment, right?...😅

@@Galidorquest I suggest they buy a helmet. Life is tougher when you're soft headed.

People don’t even know what makes them beautiful anymore and what makes them ugly. It’s unbelievable that people could be so brainwashed and devoid of common sense..

Fins!

A Time of Jubilation😮!

Hey Jon - I see the same thing when I look at these photos compared to cities today. Thanks for adding these comments!

I looked up the Joliet, Illinois location Cass and Chicago ave. on Google maps (May 2023, so very recent). The buildings are still there on the North side of the street but barely any traffic compared to what the 1950's picture showed.

I want to go 😮!

Me too !!!😁😁same thing in Canada 🇨🇦

Canada and Florida have always gotten along!😎​@@francoisbedard7394

No, lets keep moving forward and getting this “earth” stuff over with. There is a NEW DAY DAWNING. Titus 2:13….looking for that BLESSED HOPE… JESUS is our BLESSED HOPE. There is truly coming a day when the pains of hardship, daily struggles and stresses will be OVER. The capital of the world will be JERUSALEM where JESUS/YESHUA will reign and rule the whole earth. ( Besides, back then 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s had its UGLINESS too ).

So was Joe Biden, unfortunately😂

@@brentsummers7377 So I've heard.

And no tats on the women! The only folks tatted up were servicemen, ex-convicts and circus/sideshow freaks.

You must be in fantasyland? You don't see any photos of water fountains saying white only colored only.. or seeing blacks boarding on exit doors in the back of buses. We should have a video of all the signs that say whites only colored only. Is good old days are fantastic these photos are great what's the reality for the rest of American society who also came back from world war II to come back to more segregation. We can't live that down we can't erase it. All of the good old days but we got to remember not everybody was allowed to be themselves

@@georgeplagianos6487 Yes, a lot of disrespect towards others that were not a white male adult.

@@georgeplagianos6487and look how shit everything is today. They knew their place. Now they murder each other and us like crazy 150k whites murdered by blacks since the civil rights movement. That’s more than ww1. Gen z here intergrated schooling was dangerous as hell for me being white.

They should do a video on Russia for the same period.

I agree, the 50's are sometimes over idealized, there were plenty of problems in society back then. Yes I am fun at parties.

No Karens. No Bidens. No Trans. No LGBTQZ+++

​@@speedibusrexBut plenty of raciats, so you would have been happy.

The 50’s weren’t great for everyone. There were a lot of prejudices and I would be locked up in a mental hospital getting a lobotomy because of my schizoaffective disorder. No time is great for everyone. Even now mentally ill people live on the streets and rot in jail. I am lucky to get decent mental health treatment. Even though I can’t afford to go to treatment for my ED and get a psychologist to talk to weekly.

@@cindyeisenberg3273 I'm really sorry to hear that you're experiencing these challenges. Mental health care accessibility and affordability continue to be significant issues for many people, and it's unfortunate that some individuals are unable to receive the care they need. It's important to advocate for more comprehensive mental health support systems and to continue raising awareness about these issues. If you're in immediate need, there are resources available such as helplines and community organizations that may be able to provide support.

My Dad bought a new 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook 4 door sedan, lasted long & faithful till 1956 Buick Special came along

That sounds like a wonderful memory of your childhood! It's amazing how even a small present can hold such significance and bring joy. And experiencing your first parade at the age of 14 must have been a memorable moment too! Can you tell me more about your experience at the parade in 1979?

Thanks, @Nunofurdambiznez - The longer I do this, the larger (and better) my collection of music becomes. I'm glad you liked it!

Can you identify it? love to have it playing in my convertible in the summer.

@@davidhirschberg Hey, David. I'm happy to! - There are a few songs in the video - are you referring to the first one?

It sounds like he has a different take of the 50s as an adult back then.

And no dodging homeless people crossing in the middle of the street 😂

Or bullets.

Nor feces or anti-white racial violence.

​@@indiosveritasYou do know in THIS era people were being lynched, right. Where is this happening to white folks at in modern times?🤔

Oh those were the days.

The Best!😮

That’s amazing! Happy Belated Birthday Greetings on hitting 100!!! 🎂

I went to visit my dad's cousin born in 1928, in the middle of my 3,900 mile bicycle TOUR in 2018 when he was 90. Spent 6 days with him. Two times we loaded tree branches on his little Toyota pickup that had plywood sides. He was on TOP of the pile and drove the stick shift like he was still 60. Still alive and well at 95. My dads last sibling was born in 1933. I'm 70 and still riding my heavy bicycles up to 117 miles in a day.

But there were major regional and multi-regional chains - G.C.Murphy, Walgreens, A&P, Sears, Woolworth's, etc.

@@joetrey215 Correct but they had style and class. they weren't the big box monstrosities that we have today.

Only Walgreens is still around. The others are long gone.

and.jB

No, but if they had “smart phones” back then they would have been.

No smart phone stuck to their face.... AMEN to that!!

Agreed,,,,born in 56!👍🏽

Well tough luck, you can't.

@@christianbell8347 Actually I believe the correct response is: "Well tough noogies, you can't"

Great request - I'll put it on the list!

Hello Alan, I remember everything it seems , from back then, born also in '62. While watching this video I'm saying to myself I remember when things looked like this and how similar some of the downtown scenes looked to mine and then...boom at 13:12 there it is , Downtown Syracuse NY 1957. Once or twice a month, from birth onwards, mom or grandma would take me there. I've been in all those stores and bldg's. Downtown died by the late 70's as between the growth of the suburbs and shopping malls, downtown faded away. To spend time back there I will purposely watch movies/TV shows from the early 60's. Also in recent years there has been a slew of good TV series made that take place in that era, "Madmen" being only but one. I remember when I was young my dad saying the 50's didn't end until about 1964. I've even had my wife on occasion do a hair style and dress from that era, great fun. If were lucky to make it into our eighties perhaps the technology will exist to download the memories locked away in inaccessible parts of our memory to be played played and relive them. Sign me up for that !!

Just imagine how devastatingly crap their world will be if they do see 2024 that fondly.

Poor man

@@alfa51301 Really?: That's all you got?

@@smokeynewton You got? A poor mind

@@alfa51301 I think you might have some mental problems. Go bother someone else.

And the digital stuff is severely lacking.

And the digital stuff is severely lacking.

Kodachrome was a slide film, but you could print them on reversal papers such as Kodak 2203 paper or better yet Cibachrome. Those days are gone too.

We still can if we want to!

@@The_best_days_are_yesterdays Exactly! Everyone complains or talks about how nice everyone dressed then, but most of those same people won't dress like this. I bet it has to do with something along the lines of; "If I dress like the 50's people will think I'm weird and look at me funny.", and so, they won't break current societal norms. I, on the other hand could care less and I will dress like this from time to time, and even slick my hair with some Royal Crown pomade.

It’s what makes you happy. As long as it’s respectful. As far as I’m concerned American’s have become a bunch of slobs.

Denim and leather Rulz

Nicer is an opinion

Who cares if everyone is slim lmao it's sad that's all u people care about is someone's body.

I was making an observation. People were were more active. They didn't guzzle rubbish food like now. The incidences of diabetes and other health issues were not like now. Let's face it too, they looked healthier as well.

And we dressed up even to go shopping

The rise of the corporate monopoly food industry. Who cares about real food tainted with pesticides and herbicides.

Thanks, @matadorelin - that's exactly what I'm going for!

And it's the night fighter version no less, with that ginormous radome stuck to the middle wing!

The 80s were such a miserable time for some people. Glad they're over.

Hey, @joelpineada2042 - I also grew up in the 70s & 80s and thought that was a special time too!

@@llllllllllll878 like how? Financially? We lived in the projects here in the harbor of Los Angeles. In a 1 room. There were 6 of us. My 4 little sisters my Mom and myself. In the early 80's I wud go fishing every Saturday and Sunday with my little friends and sell the fish door to door. Amongst other awesome things u can't do today. Actually the 80's is a time I wud do just about anything to relive. My young kids today just sit around with their friends on their phone all day. Sorry the 80's were a bad time for u

You are correct Sir !