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The Responsibilities of American Citizenship was one in a series of films by Drs. George Benson and Clifton Ganus made during the mid-1950's. The film's goal was to educate young people on the duties and responsibilities of American citizenship, and…

As American life transitioned postwar, the lifestyles of teenage girls flourished. "Tulsa Twins" showcases the transformation in teen girls, such as by presenting cutting-edge, trendsetting, “New Look” clothing that made girls look more flirty and…

Juvenile delinquency in the 1950's was seen as a huge crisis post-WWII and during the Cold War. Teenagers in those years had more leisure time than ever before. The efforts to create the ideal teenage citizen pushed educational boundaries by…

What Makes a Good Party is a social guidance film shown in classrooms in the 1950s. The film chronicles the experiences of three teenage girls as they plan the ideal party. The expected values and behaviors for teens at the time are shown through the…