The year was 1949
Harry S. Truman, President
Average Cost of new house $7,450
Average wages per year $2,950
Average cost of a new car $1,420
Cost of gallon of Gas 17 cents
Minimum Wage 70 cents
Soviet Union tests its first atomic bomb
Federal Republic of Germany officially founded
Berlin Airlift officially comes to an end May 12th
RCA perfects a system for broadasting color television
Philadelphia Eagles win 2nd Championship!!!!!
First Polaroid Camera sold for $89.95
First VW Beetle sold in US
