Video - Rebuilding and Rock & Roll: Europe in the 1950s

Did you know that in the 1950s, Europe was still recovering from the devastation of World War II? Countries were rebuilding their economies and infrastructure, while also dealing with the effects of the Cold War. The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961, dividing East and West Germany. The European Economic Community was established in 1957, laying the foundation for the European Union. The 1950s also saw the rise of popular culture, with the emergence of rock and roll music, fashion trends like the poodle skirt, and iconic films like "Roman Holiday." Europe in the 1950s was a time of rebuilding, change, and cultural evolution.