Flashback to 1952 - A Timeline of Life in America 

I was seven years old. We lived near a river that was surrounded by woods. The neighbor boys and I nearly lived on the river. I could leave the house in the morning come back just before dark. What a fantastic childhood I had.

Feb. 20, 1952 - Dec. 28, 2017. May your soul rest in eternal peace, Jack (my older brother).🙏❤

I was 6 years old in 1952 when I got Mr. POTATO HEAD for a Birthday gift. I loved it. I was Italian, so I progressed to Mr. ZUCCHINI HEAD very quickly !

Eisenhower was looked on by the veterans of WW2 and the Korean War as America’s best choice for President. He was the Supreme Allied Commander in the European Theater of WW2. He also had the wisdom to identify the “the military and industrial complex” and its impact on America.

I can almost hear Patti Page, Perry Como and Les Paul/Mary Ford playing over a Zenith radio. Thanks for the look back to an America which will never exist again.

The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet debuted on October 3rd, 1952 on ABC-TV, the longest running live sitcom on TV to date.

I remember all of these things. This truly is *Baby Boomer Heaven!*

My mom was 15 years old in 1952. I love seeing what life was like in my parents young age time. RIP Mom and Dad

I was 4, everything was new and perfect and wonderful. Little did I know.

This was the year I was born. Where did the time go?! By the way I’m glad I was born in 1952. Great year to be born.

Our family migrated from NY to California in '52, I was 6, it was beautiful...I left in '91, and will never go back

How anyone could put a thumbs down on any of these videos is beyond belief. This is one of the best channels in all of RU-vid! 🇺🇲

The 50s were America's golden age and the Best of times !! I can't wait for someone to invent a time machine so I can go Back to the 1950s !! 💯🇺🇸🦅🗽🕯️

SOOO two cool things happened in December of 1952....The Corvette and I was born! lol

Born May 1952, mom always told me I was her best Mother’s Day gift. Thanks mom, you were the best.

Im a 1952 baby boomer! 😄 Charlotte's Web and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle... still my favorites. You can't keep a good thing down ! Thank you Recollection Road, so appreciated!

You know, I really, really appreciate all your hard work on each video! I've learned so much and appreciate all you do!

I don't remember much about 1952, I was only three years old. Thanks for doing 1952.

I was 5 yrs old. It was a great time to be alive. We had won WWII, the economy was expanding, people were moving into the suburbs and life was as serene as the music used in this video. Historians may look back and determine mid-century USA was the highpoint of the American experience.

One thing I just must say, the music was sure a hell of a lot better than the crap that's produced today. THATS FOR SURE.

Back when automobiles had style, class and individuality.

We thought that 1952 was a bad year, with the cold war, the Bomb and the Korean war going on, but compared to things today it was a paradise.

Thank you for this! I don't remember much from 1952 since I wasn't born until September. It's nice to have a snapshot of what was going on in America while I was gestating.

I was born in 1952, thank you for this retrospective. It's nice to know what was going on at that time. All I knew was "Blue Tango" was the number one song.

Video was MUCH too short! I was so engrossed in it, when it ended abruptly, I thought You Tube went down!

Super memories

We did also!! Didn't realize we had a beautiful paradise to play in!!!😊

Love this, I was 12 at the time! Brings back so many memories! Thanks for the memories!

I re-read Charlotte's Web last summer. I remember being engrossed in it for 2 or 3 days when I was a kid and I cried at the end, but this last time I read it in an afternoon. Still love that book, the films never did it justice --- except for Paul Lynde as Templeton the Rat.

Born 1950; thanks for the awesome memories of that decade

This is especially meaningful for me because I was born in 1952. Thank you for the look back.

I was born in Sept 1952. There was alot things that occurred I never knew. A big thanks.

These are all great videos! So many have touched me;this one for the year of my birth. As my old schoolmate Bill Bryson has so well documented the 50s and 60s, this was our time as Americans. With doubtless faults...racial discrimination, the Cold War, the horrible(STILL not solved IMHO) JFK assassination, and others too I admit. But there was a lot RIGHT about those years too. Congress able to form a consensus and move our country ahead, a national debt at about one(1) trillion dollars, and most Americans willing and able to WORK for their goals instead of reaching in other peoples' pockets. What a time indeed....

One of my favorites Singing in the rain...Great flick 👍🤘🥰

I was born 7-29-52... very interesting!

Thank you for this glimpse back to the US as it was during the year of my birth. It's nice to learn more about the time and place I came from.

My father was born in May 5th 1952 and died in 2011. RIP.

1952 born here also, this was a great tour of that year. I remember watching the Today Show in the morning before I walked to grade school, with Dave Garroway, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair, etc. I remember seeing on TV during that decade, a woman in an iron lung being interviewed. She had to gulp air constantly..........scary for a little kid.

My parents married in October of 1952 and I came along 4 years later. I wait patiently for RC's overview of 1956.

Thank you

One of the special features about Recollection Road *is the music used, which is always perfect.*

My mother-in-law contracted polio as a little girl in the early 50's. She spent some time in an iron lung. That experience gave her phobias and nightmares to this day.

Loved the big green sign when we traveled.🤣

Major Professional Championships during 1952: - MLB World Series (Oct. 1-7) New York Yankees defeated Brooklyn Dodgers 4-3. - NBA Championship Series (April 12-25) Minneapolis Lakers defeated the New York Knicks 4-3. - NFL Championship Game (Dec. 28) Detroit Lions 17, Cleveland Browns 7. - NHL Stanley Cup Finals (April 10-15) Detroit Red Wings defeated Montreal Canadiens 4-0.

I was born in 1976 but I loved American band stand

Love the piano arrangement! It's so beautiful and peaceful. Do you have the title and artist? Must have a copy

Love this ~ please do one on 1956 ❤️

The year I was conceived and born. I would love to go back to the 50s.

Thanks for the highlights in 52 as I was born in March of that year very interesting

Born January 22 1952 , thanks for video

this gets me..my dad got polio ..didnt die..born 1929..just stunted his growth..5 feet tall..wow 1952..dad got it 1937

This is wonderful ❤️ thankyou!!❤❤❤

I know life, as well as the world, was not perfect back in 1952... But it seems a whole lot simpler/better than what it is today😶 An acquaintance passed away a few years ago. He was in his late 70s and had contracted polio, as a kid, shortly before the vaccine became available. He spent the rest of his life confined to a wheelchair with only the use of one leg.🙁

Dave Garroway. “Peace”

You are doing such a wonderful job that I have become addicted.

Those born in 1952, are practically grandparents now. 👴👵

Hank Williams final year, he died January 01, 1953. He rates a mention.

I am a great admirer of your editing skills!

Thank you! Let's not forget where and what we have done ❤

I I liked the somber ending, you gave it justice.

Didn’t realize E.B. White was still around. After all, Elements of Style was released in the 20’s.

1952 was a sad year because of the polio epidemic.🥺

Thanks for posting.

Well done. Very well done.

"Adelaide Stevenson" at 6:43 should of course be "Adlai Stevenson"!!!

I really enjoy these flashbacks. I just wish they were longer.

12/31/1951, at11:53 P M. My father told I was a tax deduction for the 7 minutes I was alive in 1951!!!

Had to get up early to watch Dave Garroway.

I was 14 years old in 1952. Life was great back then, nothing like the world of criticism, hate and disrespect of today. Too bad the people of today can't enjoy the same life we had back then

These are great! Could you please make a time line like these in the 20s,30s,and 40s? That would be great!

Part of American life in 1952 was saying goodbye to our sons or fathers as they were sent to fight in Korea.

My sister was born in '52. She's named Marlene. LOL!

Just wow

RAGS RABBIT, SHERIFF JOHN, CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT , POPEYE 1947 8/28

Great video

That last one was so depressing 😢

I was awakened each weekday by the radio that my mother listened to as she prepared breakfast. Porter Randall, broadcasting on the Texas State Network, would read the newly released names of each of the casualties of the Korean War. My school buddy had an older brother who drove a flame-throwing tank. His letters home were savagely racist against the Koreans and Chinese alike, but that was acceptable and even expected in the day. He got home safely.

Average income was 2,400 a year , and now that would be considered a low monthly income now

Mr. Potato Head was such a spud!

My first car was a 49 Olds convertible..my second was a 51 Chev business Coup..those were cars..I still have a 65 Chevelle and a 76 ElCamino..simple to work on.

I was one year old then!

I’m 64 and I was born in 56 When I think about the early 60’s and growing up in those wonderful times I get depressed at what I see going on in our society today The greed is out of control The cancel culture The homelessness What the hell happened?

I'll meet you at the corner of 'Walk" and "Don't Walk"

Also that year,Jerome Lester Horwitz (Alias Curly Howard) died.He was 48.

Can't wait to see 1962, my year

It was only 7 years after WWII and people were happy/me too/ my birth year.

Golden age of America

Good video

0:40 Apparently it's never been 'The Today Show' anymore. It's ALWAYS been known simply as 'Today'. I, for one, DEFINITELY remember the full title, obviously the narrator agrees. Mandela Effect.

I was born in April that year at Norton Air Force Base in California.

Hey mates, born during the Checkers speech. Now I really feel jinxed. Peace, Rocky

'Heard original corvette wasn't much of a sports car mechanically, but looked good.

I was born Jan. 4th, 1952.

Any chance of you guys doing a video on drive-in movie theaters?

I was 4 and allowed to cross the street to find friends. I found the Lahti family and there were 6 kids‼️ Stayed friends until we all moved away as young adults. I got to use my sister's little record player. Burl Ives songs. I stayed with my grandmother up North. It was my first plane ride. It was a small mail plane and I got to sit on the copilot's lap. She taught me to write my real name not my nickname Cissy. I She took me to get friends and one had candy ‼️ One called me Sunshine because I was always smiling. I missed my Mom💕🙏✌️ 8:03 8:03

The day the earth stood still

I was born in 1952..❤

My birth year.

That was the year I was born.

On February 6, 1952 Elizabeth II, who died last year, became queen of England. Jonas Salk began to test the polio vaccine in 1952.