what changes came to oklahoma in the 1950s?

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What changes came toOklahoma in the 1950s?

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Governor Johnston Murray

Oklahoma Historical Society

Willie and Johnston Murray greet visitors

to the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion.

Oklahoma Historical Society

Who was Governor Johnston Murray?

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What was the Korean Conflict?

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What was the Cold War?

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Governor Raymond Gary

Oklahoma Historical Society

Who was Governor Raymond

Gary?

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Governor Gary integrated drinking fountains and restrooms in the State Capitol in the

1950s.

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How did highways change towns and cities?

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When did Jim Crowism begin to depart Oklahoma?

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What was the Oklahoma Semi-Centennial Celebration?

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What changes did the Gary Administration institute in

Oklahoma?

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Dean A. McGeeOklahoma Historical

Society

Who was Dean A. McGee?

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How did parenting change in the 1950s?

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Vacuum Tubes

What kinds of changes in scienceand in business happened in the

1950s?

Older televisions used vacuum tubes whichrequired extensive

repair.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS1. What were major

accomplishments of Raymond Gary’s administration?

2. How was Johnston Murray related to William H. Murray?

3. Compare and contrast the two Murrays.

4. What was the Better Schools Amendment?

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS5. New laws recognized rights of

more than one group. Give examples.

6. How was Governor Gary a leader both in practical ways and in ideas?

7. How did the Federal-Aid Highway Act affect Oklahoma?

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS8. Identify Dean A. McGee. Identify

his career and lifetime achievements.

9. What types of technology changed American life in this decade?

10.What were some of the trends in American life?

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