Flashback to 1952 - A Timeline of Life in America

[@daroldbannister7496]

I was seven years old. We lived near a river that was surrounded by woods. The neighbor boys and I nearly lived on the river. I could leave the house in the morning come back just before dark. What a fantastic childhood I had.

[@jorgegesen-lk4wm]

Same here.. but our country isn’t the same.

[@daroldbannister7496]

@@jorgegesen-lk4wm I agree. Life was great back then.

[@Ali-u9j6e]

​@daroldbannister7496 you were born in 1945?

[@Ali-u9j6e]

​@@daroldbannister7496 .

[@daroldbannister7496]

Yes, Feb. 1945@@Ali-u9j6e

[@calbob750]

Eisenhower was looked on by the veterans of WW2 and the Korean War as America’s best choice for President. He was the Supreme Allied Commander in the European Theater of WW2. He also had the wisdom to identify the “the military and industrial complex” and its impact on America.

[@thunderbird1921]

I wonder if ol' Ike was motivated to build the Interstate Highway System after the logistics nightmares of World War II.

[@hewitc]

@@thunderbird1921 The defense concerns justified the building of the highway even in places that were not "interstate" like Hawaii.

[@mustangtonto5862]

Wow! I can recall some of these as I was nine years old and lived on a farm in the Midwest. It was, looking back, WONDERFUL.

[@pegs1659]

My mom was 15 years old in 1952. I love seeing what life was like in my parents young age time. RIP Mom and Dad

[@fredjames8359]

Hello pegs....

[@cissyfoster3417]

Mine too, RIP to my Mom and Dad too

[@fredjames8359]

@@cissyfoster3417 hello cissy...

[@gunnarbiker]

My dad was born in 1936 and my mom in 1937. Sadly, my mom left us 5 years ago. My 84 year old dad is still kicking. They lived in a much better time, for sure.

[@Shendimomber777]

My grandpa was 17 and my grandma was 15. They are alive and well and just celebrated their 60th anniversary!

[@walterfechter8080]

I can almost hear Patti Page, Perry Como and Les Paul/Mary Ford playing over a Zenith radio. Thanks for the look back to an America which will never exist again.

[@fob1xxl]

I was 6 years old in 1952 when I got Mr. POTATO HEAD for a Birthday gift. I loved it. I was Italian, so I progressed to Mr. ZUCCHINI HEAD very quickly !

[@mikeywestside8509]

Ohh! Gagootz!

[@miriambucholtz9315]

I was the same age and also had a Mr. Potato Head. I can still remember how the potatoes smelled.

[@jeffaller6190]

Now that's Italian!

[@cat_daddy]

I was 4, everything was new and perfect and wonderful. Little did I know.

[@model-man7802]

Little did we all know!

[@trainsupporter9088]

You know, I really, really appreciate all your hard work on each video! I've learned so much and appreciate all you do!

[@loveandfaith6517]

Im a 1952 baby boomer! 😄 Charlotte's Web and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle... still my favorites. You can't keep a good thing down ! Thank you Recollection Road, so appreciated!

[@thunderbird1921]

And Roy Rogers was riding the hills, inspiring kids nationwide. What a different era indeed.

[@loveandfaith6517]

@@thunderbird1921 Definitely! I still watch Roy Rogers TV show and his movies! A time we were taught respect for others and God. We learned things to help us grow.. thanks Thunderbird 1.

[@loveandfaith6517]

@R T well, RT, sounds like Roy was just as kind-hearted off the screen as he was on the screen... thanks for that!

[@loveandfaith6517]

@R T Isn't that something... awesome memory!

[@rmurphy3435]

Born May 1952, mom always told me I was her best Mother’s Day gift. Thanks mom, you were the best.

[@DucatiGTS]

How anyone could put a thumbs down on any of these videos is beyond belief. This is one of the best channels in all of KZbin! 🇺🇲

[@robertzacharias6815]

I agree. Just heartless to not enjoy this channel

[@cheriestelzer9969]

Totally agree

[@svkeeley]

Thank you for this! I don't remember much from 1952 since I wasn't born until September. It's nice to have a snapshot of what was going on in America while I was gestating.

[@cynthiacordell4639]

Lol. So was I. Born the following month.

[@MrMenefrego1]

I remember all of these things. This truly is *Baby Boomer Heaven!*

[@pogwo1968]

The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet debuted on October 3rd, 1952 on ABC-TV, the longest running live sitcom on TV to date.

[@buxxbannerspov30]

Our family migrated from NY to California in '52, I was 6, it was beautiful...I left in '91, and will never go back

[@ellencoelho16]

Love this, I was 12 at the time! Brings back so many memories! Thanks for the memories!

[@bestpossibleworld2091]

I was 5 yrs old. It was a great time to be alive. We had won WWII, the economy was expanding, people were moving into the suburbs and life was as serene as the music used in this video. Historians may look back and determine mid-century USA was the highpoint of the American experience.

[@ladedalounge]

If you were white....my favorite decade as well.....but I understand it wasn't serene for all....but I so miss the simplicity and family

[@bestpossibleworld2091]

@@ladedalounge According to Thomas Sowell, living in Harlem in the 50s, it was a far safer time (he never heard a gunshot) and a time when their was stronger community values within the Black community.

[@edwilson4852]

@@ladedalounge yes but they had their own businesses and motels..banks schools...

[@loopslytle]

That may be true for white Christian men. By any measurable means, today is a much better time to live. It is called progress.

[@hewitc]

@@bestpossibleworld2091 They just couldn't move to Levittown like the White people all did.

[@tomjoad6270]

The 50s were America's golden age and the Best of times !! I can't wait for someone to invent a time machine so I can go Back to the 1950s !! 💯🇺🇸🦅🗽🕯️

[@robertzacharias6815]

I want in! Get me outta here now.

[@tomjoad6270]

@@robertzacharias6815 I hear you Brother !!! I'm Fifty four years old and this is NOT the America I grow up in !!! All these stupid woke people that want to cancel everything and change American culture and traditions are disgusting and make me sick !!!! 💯🇺🇸🦅🗽⚔️

[@tomjoad6270]

@@the_watcher_ yes it has, especially in the last year !!! The whole world is going to Hell in a hand basket on a greased rail !!! 💯🇺🇸🦅🗽⚔️🕯️

[@hubertwalters4300]

@@tomjoad6270 Yes,the "woke" people want a economic system and society they have never lived in and no nothing about,all they know about it is their Marxist professors tell them it is better than what we have now,but the people that have come here from that type of system can tell you it is a horrible police state dictatorship,with no freedom at all and the only thing in great supply in that system is...scarceity of everything except misery,this is the result,not of the system not being done right,but because it is done just the way it is suppose to work....this system is called Socialism/Communism.

[@edwilson4852]

good times but medical. and dental treatment was primitive

[@mattgiguere5638]

One of my favorites Singing in the rain...Great flick 👍🤘🥰

[@cbm2156]

We thought that 1952 was a bad year, with the cold war, the Bomb and the Korean war going on, but compared to things today it was a paradise.

[@hewitc]

Polio before the vaccine?? I'll take today. Medicine has come a long way since then.

[@harddriven1344]

1952?... NO WAY!

[@hewitc]

You must be going through a rough patch if you think it would be better to live in 1952. Back then few places had air conditioning. Summers were brutal. But innovations in medicine alone are a reason to be glad you are living today.

[@cheriestelzer9969]

All eras have good and bad. Yes medicine has come a long way but so has negativity , hatred , disrespect, shootings, book bans , taking away rights and more Woke to be nauseating. It’s worse today

[@victoriabarnes7474]

Hey I was born in 1952 I think it was a great year😂

[@cudaus1]

I don't remember much about 1952, I was only three years old. Thanks for doing 1952.

[@JIMOTOOLE1949]

I also turned 3 years old that year.

[@freedomforever6718]

Back when automobiles had style, class and individuality.

[@garyfinger294]

And they killed more people than the cars of today

[@freedomforever6718]

@@garyfinger294 , That is false. Why be an idiot? If you took just a few minutes you'd find that the statistics show that there were less auto related deaths in 1952 than in 2019.

[@alleycat1084]

And people had style, class and individually too.

[@garyfinger294]

@@alleycat1084 is this based on personal experience? I am 80 and lived through the time.

[@garyfinger294]

@@freedomforever6718 Tell me the stopping distance of 52 ford from 60 mph compared to the biggest sedan ford builds today. Why did it take an act of congress to get disc brakes on cars and trucks?

[@pinz1662]

Well done. Very well done.

[@johnmason5574]

I was born in 1952, thank you for this retrospective. It's nice to know what was going on at that time. All I knew was "Blue Tango" was the number one song.

[@durandjohnson1321]

Yes, there was a lot of good music that year.. "Blue Tango" was definitely one of them!.. go to KZbin and check out "Mama he treats Your daughter mean".. big hit from Dec. '52..enjoy!

[@sharjo52]

I was born in December of this year 🎉 I wish kids nowadays could have outdoor fun as we did as kids!!

[@jpolar394]

One thing I just must say, the music was sure a hell of a lot better than the crap that's produced today. THATS FOR SURE.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

What Cardi Bs WAP isn't good enough for you???

[@countalucard4226]

You said it, my friend ,

[@druegillis1744]

Amen!

[@hubertwalters4300]

Yeah,you could actually make out the words they were singing back them.

[@hewitc]

@@hubertwalters4300 Tooti Frooti, Aw Rooti. Yup!

[@butcharmstrong9645]

SOOO two cool things happened in December of 1952....The Corvette and I was born! lol

[@alevine1951]

Your name is right out of central casting for the bully.

[@butcharmstrong9645]

@@alevine1951 thank you, i'm flattered ;~)

[@marycampbell8855]

Ha ha! Three: I was born in December 1952 as well:)

[@josephtur5959]

This is especially meaningful for me because I was born in 1952. Thank you for the look back.

[@carlyyoung3481]

I was born in Sept 1952. There was alot things that occurred I never knew. A big thanks.

[@beentherebefore050]

Born 1950; thanks for the awesome memories of that decade

[@pianomaly9859]

1952 born here also, this was a great tour of that year. I remember watching the Today Show in the morning before I walked to grade school, with Dave Garroway, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair, etc. I remember seeing on TV during that decade, a woman in an iron lung being interviewed. She had to gulp air constantly..........scary for a little kid.

[@miriambarnett2782]

This was the year I was born. Where did the time go?! By the way I’m glad I was born in 1952. Great year to be born.

[@lindamiller4058]

I was born January 18th 1952. I agree a wonderful year to be born 😊

[@janeself9827]

Super memories

[@fredjames8359]

Hello jane...

[@janeself9827]

@Anthony Beles And not for other people from any race depending on many variables. Enjoy the day. The world keeps turning - good - sometimes bad. Sometimes mediocre. Depends on the time and place.

[@janeself9827]

@Anthony Beles It’s getting worse for everyone all around the world. It’s a tragic world run by psychopaths. Faith in God alone.

[@janeself9827]

@Anthony Beles Thank you, We shall keep God close to our heart. This is all that is important. May God bless you and keep you safe.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Video was MUCH too short! I was so engrossed in it, when it ended abruptly, I thought You Tube went down!

[@chuckydall9250]

I thought it was just me

[@mr.bob4630]

Thank you for this glimpse back to the US as it was during the year of my birth. It's nice to learn more about the time and place I came from.

[@durandjohnson1321]

I was born 7-29-52... very interesting!

[@durandjohnson1321]

@Brian Salomon No... lol

[@cdfreester]

My mother-in-law contracted polio as a little girl in the early 50's. She spent some time in an iron lung. That experience gave her phobias and nightmares to this day.

[@ilovegoodsax]

The techology and treatments for polio were not as advanced or sophisticated as what would be today. I can only imagine the life-long trauma having polio would cause a child in the 1940s/50s.

[@glennso47]

I have phobias and nightmares due to seeing people wearing masks.

[@aaaht3810]

I was 5 when the Salk vaccine came out. My mother was terrified of polio, as was everyone. She always said the vaccine was one of the greatest things that ever happened. We all knew someone or had classmates that wore braces due to polio. And to think that today we don't even hear about the disease.

[@ilovegoodsax]

@@aaaht3810 Polio has been nearly eradicated from the face of the Earth. The only place it came be found today are in remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

[@joelfrombethlehem]

My parents married in October of 1952 and I came along 4 years later. I wait patiently for RC's overview of 1956.

[@alevine1951]

Good things come to those who wait, Joel.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Thank you

[@vivianroach5028]

We did also!! Didn't realize we had a beautiful paradise to play in!!!😊

[@bostongirlsandy]

My father was born in May 5th 1952 and died in 2011. RIP.

[@zerep11]

One of the special features about Recollection Road *is the music used, which is always perfect.*

[@mauritiusdunfagel9473]

I am a great admirer of your editing skills!

[@markgrove2030]

These are all great videos! So many have touched me;this one for the year of my birth. As my old schoolmate Bill Bryson has so well documented the 50s and 60s, this was our time as Americans. With doubtless faults...racial discrimination, the Cold War, the horrible(STILL not solved IMHO) JFK assassination, and others too I admit. But there was a lot RIGHT about those years too. Congress able to form a consensus and move our country ahead, a national debt at about one(1) trillion dollars, and most Americans willing and able to WORK for their goals instead of reaching in other peoples' pockets. What a time indeed....

[@kittycat0876]

I was born in 1976 but I loved American band stand

[@model-man7802]

Loved the big green sign when we traveled.🤣

[@mattgiguere5638]

Thank you! Let's not forget where and what we have done ❤

[@itominack887]

Love the piano arrangement! It's so beautiful and peaceful. Do you have the title and artist? Must have a copy

[@JohnSmith-cf4gn]

The year I was conceived and born. I would love to go back to the 50s.

[@hewitc]

Most places lacked air conditioning. Summer could be unpleasant. Public schools were hot.

[@JohnSmith-cf4gn]

@@hewitc We had water coolers. I really liked them.

[@donnakerr4997]

You are doing such a wonderful job that I have become addicted.

[@johnmontgomerie6567]

this gets me..my dad got polio ..didnt die..born 1929..just stunted his growth..5 feet tall..wow 1952..dad got it 1937

[@missiebaker8088]

Love this ~ please do one on 1956 ❤️

[@ilovegoodsax]

Recollection Road is working its way through the years each week. 1956 should be profiled in about a month.

[@alevine1951]

Now Missie, good things come to those who wait.

[@josearellano203]

On February 6, 1952 Elizabeth II, who died last year, became queen of England. Jonas Salk began to test the polio vaccine in 1952.

[@DragonBlue68]

I know life, as well as the world, was not perfect back in 1952... But it seems a whole lot simpler/better than what it is today😶 An acquaintance passed away a few years ago. He was in his late 70s and had contracted polio, as a kid, shortly before the vaccine became available. He spent the rest of his life confined to a wheelchair with only the use of one leg.🙁

[@cogitoergosumsc5717]

My cousin Gary, a few years older than I, had polio. He limped, but was able to get around. And then he had post-polio symptoms. He died in a wheelchair...

[@edwilson4852]

the USA went down hill starting in 70.

[@DeadDogSanders]

This is wonderful ❤️ thankyou!!❤❤❤

[@1985OldSkool]

Major Professional Championships during 1952: - MLB World Series (Oct. 1-7) New York Yankees defeated Brooklyn Dodgers 4-3. - NBA Championship Series (April 12-25) Minneapolis Lakers defeated the New York Knicks 4-3. - NFL Championship Game (Dec. 28) Detroit Lions 17, Cleveland Browns 7. - NHL Stanley Cup Finals (April 10-15) Detroit Red Wings defeated Montreal Canadiens 4-0.

[@johngammons5471]

I was 14 years old in 1952. Life was great back then, nothing like the world of criticism, hate and disrespect of today. Too bad the people of today can't enjoy the same life we had back then

[@dondressel452]

I’m 64 and I was born in 56 When I think about the early 60’s and growing up in those wonderful times I get depressed at what I see going on in our society today The greed is out of control The cancel culture The homelessness What the hell happened?

[@henryfung6789]

Right wing politics

[@dondressel452]

@@henryfung6789 some would say left wing politics I say it’s a combination of both

[@juliemnm8273]

@@henryfung6789 Ha...dont you mean the Loonie Communist Leftist that is literally destroying our nation , plus the Fake Prez that stole an election from the best President in the last 40 yrs......

[@henryfung6789]

@@juliemnm8273 Right wing fascist politics are destroying this country. Like it does all countries. Donald was a criminal that cause so much damage to this country. Both ethically and morally. His was a disgrace.

[@calbob750]

Dave Garroway. “Peace”

[@fredericmartin7148]

What a shame--he took his own life. Very sad.

[@arielhaislip8870]

These are great! Could you please make a time line like these in the 20s,30s,and 40s? That would be great!

[@teresahurlstone5480]

You took the words right out of my mouth.

[@MrTmac1951]

12/31/1951, at11:53 P M. My father told I was a tax deduction for the 7 minutes I was alive in 1951!!!

[@luisreyes1963]

Those born in 1952, are practically grandparents now. 👴👵

[@ilovegoodsax]

"Practically???" More than a few born in 1952 are now great-grandparents!😳

[@ApartmentKing66]

@@ilovegoodsax Yeah, at least...they're turning 69 this year if they haven't already.

[@Daledavispratt]

some are great-grandparents as they are pushing age 70

[@keiththomas3141]

We're more than grandparents.

[@svenradd1027]

@@ilovegoodsax Maybe in your world, my Mom was born in 1952 and she is still Mom.

[@MarinCipollina]

Hank Williams final year, he died January 01, 1953. He rates a mention.

[@jamesrobiscoe1174]

Hank Williams' death cut short a great musical legacy. His talent was too strong to be controlled, and it seemed to control him.

[@joequinones5246]

Part of American life in 1952 was saying goodbye to our sons or fathers as they were sent to fight in Korea.

[@danityvanityinsanity]

1952 was a sad year because of the polio epidemic.🥺

[@tedf1471]

The disease now vanquished by vaccination since 1979...

[@thunderbird1921]

Hope was on the way though.

[@dugroz]

That final picture of all those people (likely young adults / teens) in iron lungs is very, very sad.

[@tearosy]

@@tedf1471 Wrong.

[@tedf1471]

@@tearosy It's certainly gone in Europe & the Americas. Even the Taliban are allowing vaccinations to take place.

[@kowalski363]

Great video

[@larryhutton8776]

My first car was a 49 Olds convertible..my second was a 51 Chev business Coup..those were cars..I still have a 65 Chevelle and a 76 ElCamino..simple to work on.

[@countalucard4226]

I I liked the somber ending, you gave it justice.

[@barbararatner6278]

Thanks for the highlights in 52 as I was born in March of that year very interesting

[@mkl62]

Thanks for posting.

[@truenorth3740]

Born January 22 1952 , thanks for video

[@Rmby5759]

Just wow

[@Hopeless_and_Forlorn]

I was awakened each weekday by the radio that my mother listened to as she prepared breakfast. Porter Randall, broadcasting on the Texas State Network, would read the newly released names of each of the casualties of the Korean War. My school buddy had an older brother who drove a flame-throwing tank. His letters home were savagely racist against the Koreans and Chinese alike, but that was acceptable and even expected in the day. He got home safely.

[@eddiekulp1241]

Average income was 2,400 a year , and now that would be considered a low monthly income now

[@radioguy1620]

True , I just read an old 1953 Popular Mechanics and the top of the line Chevy Belair was 1650 $ so every thing is gone up, just wait till next year with inflation etc.

[@brucemarsico6]

All depends on what you do with the amount of $2.400....if one is wise enough to not 'blow' it on drugs and rotten liquor, have too many children...have none at all....start a savings....save five hundred a month....at least that. Learn to cook....take care of yourself.....can happen.

[@brucemarsico6]

@Anthony Beles Tony? Asked what question? I always feel real good about myself...well...almost always...Tony? What I wrote was a suggestion....you can choose to live it or not. Tony?

[@hewitc]

Depends where you live. Unless you adjust for inflation the numbers are meaningless.

[@murdochmclennan3510]

"Adelaide Stevenson" at 6:43 should of course be "Adlai Stevenson"!!!

[@stevenmorris3140]

I really enjoy these flashbacks. I just wish they were longer.

[@GeminieCricket]

It was only 7 years after WWII and people were happy/me too/ my birth year.

[@carolferguson19]

I was 4 and allowed to cross the street to find friends. I found the Lahti family and there were 6 kids‼️ Stayed friends until we all moved away as young adults. I got to use my sister's little record player. Burl Ives songs. I stayed with my grandmother up North. It was my first plane ride. It was a small mail plane and I got to sit on the copilot's lap. She taught me to write my real name not my nickname Cissy. I She took me to get friends and one had candy ‼️ One called me Sunshine because I was always smiling. I missed my Mom💕🙏✌️ 8:03 8:03

[@kurtkauffman4326]

Also that year,Jerome Lester Horwitz (Alias Curly Howard) died.He was 48.

[@jimmyjames6267]

Can't wait to see 1962, my year

[@mikeywestside8509]

Any chance of you guys doing a video on drive-in movie theaters?

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

I second that motion!

[@ilovegoodsax]

Good suggestion.

[@juliemarchese-temple7749]

How about one about POPCORN???

[@madamesalamander16]

I believe the Mahoning Drive In of Lehighton, PA is the oldest operating. We go every chance we get!

[@durandjohnson1321]

@@madamesalamander16 Wow. I'm glad to hear that!

[@nicks.carter574]

RAGS RABBIT, SHERIFF JOHN, CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT , POPEYE 1947 8/28

[@nyccollin]

0:40 Apparently it's never been 'The Today Show' anymore. It's ALWAYS been known simply as 'Today'. I, for one, DEFINITELY remember the full title, obviously the narrator agrees. Mandela Effect.

[@jovanweismiller7114]

My sister was born in '52. She's named Marlene. LOL!

[@olddoug8945]

Had to get up early to watch Dave Garroway.

[@glendacarroll4477]

I was born Jan. 4th, 1952.

[@glennso47]

I'll meet you at the corner of 'Walk" and "Don't Walk"

[@eutimiochavez415]

The day the earth stood still

[@fredericmartin7148]

Yes, a very good movie! Patricia Neal, great actress. Music by Bernard Herrmann! Billy Gray was a fine child actor, too!

[@durandjohnson1321]

A 1951 box office smash!

[@tobygoodguy4032]

In present day value, that's $23K for a family of 5. (See how far the $ has depreciated in purchasing value.)

[@rockyrovere2526]

Hey mates, born during the Checkers speech. Now I really feel jinxed. Peace, Rocky

[@scottcatherine-sf2gf]

You left out a very significant event and accomplishment that occurred July 3, 1952, the launch of the American oceanliner SS United States. She was the subject of national pride. Captured the Blue Ribband back for the US breaking the Atlantic crossing speed record. She is still the faster ship in the world, largest American liner ever built, was the equivalent of the space shuttle in 1952, Hollywood celebrities and four presidents traveled on her. Today the SS United States remains docked in Philadelphia. How did you overlook this in your timeline? Anyone interested in helping save and restore this now neglected artifact of American genius, contact the SS United States Conservancy....ASAP!

[@judyjones5089]

I was born in April that year at Norton Air Force Base in California.

[@Casket1488]

Golden age of America

[@murdochmclennan3510]

It is redundant to say, 'The installation of this sign was installed'; that is what is claimed about the first "Don't Walk" sign.

[@patriciaschuster1371]

I was one year old then!

[@barrymorrow3319]

Good video

[@sheilaholmes996]

My birth year.

[@davidhibbs6989]

That last one was so depressing 😢

[@johnmackey3937]

'Heard original corvette wasn't much of a sports car mechanically, but looked good.

[@debraruiz9494]

"Make em laugh".💖😻

[@olgaflick2454]

I was born in 1952..❤

[@JustFunandGames]

Mr. Potato Head was such a spud!