1. 1940’s Culture, Music, film and dance!

2. Films that came out: Dumbo Pinnochio Fantasia Bambi It’s a wonderful life Miracle on 34 th street Casablanca Citizen Kane

3. Musicians Bing Crosby Frank Sinatra Ella Fitzgerald Nat King Cole Louis Armstrong

4. Film Stars Humphrey Bogart Elizabeth Taylor Mickey Rooney Vivien Leigh Fred Astaire Ingrid Bergman Fred Astaire Bette Davis Judy Garland Katherine Hepburn

5. Fashion During the Occupation, the only true way for a woman to flaunt her extravagance and add to color to a drab outfit was to wear a hat. The Bikini, the Sweater, sandals and evening dresses were all introduced into fashion.

6. Sports: In 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first black to play Major League Baseball Roller skating begins. During the war, the all- american baseball league began. The NBA is created. Football introduces the penalty flag. Joe Louis is the boxing champ until 1948. The “hat trick” and the puck are created in hockey.

7. Dances The Jitterbug The Lindy hop Swing dancing! The Savoy theater in NY was the spot to create these new dances.

8. Inventions Penicillin The Frisbee The first computer The slinky Tupperware Frozen dinners The Diner restaurant