1951

This Was the Year…1951

U.S. President & Vice President

Harry Truman

The Vice President

                                Alben W. Barkley

Time Magazine Person Of The Year

Queen Elizabeth II

 Cost of Living                                  Cost of Food                          

New House           $9,075                  Granulated Sugar   $   .85 for 10 lbs

Average Income    $3,850                  Milk                        $   .97 per gallon

New Car               $1,754                  Ground Coffee        $   .74 per pound

Gallon of Gas          $   .20                Bacon                      $   .54 per pound

Movie Ticket        $  .70                   Eggs                         $   .25 per dozen

Popular Movies                                                     FADS

The Greatest Show on Earth (Academy Award)     Slinky®Dog

Singin’ in the Rain                                                             Mr. Potato Head®

The Bad and the Beautify                                              PEZ® Candy Dispensers

 Popular Quotes

“Lucy, I’m home!: - Ricky Ricardo in I Love Lucy

“They’re gr-r-r-eat!” - Tony the Tiger

“Finger-lickin’ good!” - Kentucky Fried Chicken