It also explores how American popular culture reflected America's concerns, with Cold War themes dominating movies, television, novels, and music of the era. Joseph McCarthy is considered one of the most dangerous demagogues in history. By the mid-1950s, Joseph McCarthy had fallen from grace and out of favor with the American public. Mickey Spillane was the best selling fiction writer of the 1950s. The 1950s was the golden age of the western.
Propaganda is used by every society in times of war.
The United States is no exception. Dwight David Eisenhower was one of America's most popular and beloved presidents. Extended Activities Create the front page of a newspaper announcing President Truman's firing of General Douglas MacArthur. Create a campaign poster for Dwight D. Eisenhower for the 1952 election. All rights reserved.