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Here at the Pioneer Auto Show, we’re gearing up for an extra special summer, as this year marks 65 years since our museum was started by AJ ‘Dick’ Geisler! Over the last 65 years, many things have changed: cars, music, technology, the list goes on and on. But one thing remains the same – the Pioneer Auto Show is the place to go for a peek into the past while surrounded by good old-fashioned Midwest hospitality. Since 1954 was the big year for Pioneer Auto Show, we wanted to take you back to that magical time!
News and Big Events of 1954
In 1954, Dwight D. Eisenhower was the President of the United States, with Richard Nixon acting as Vice President. That year, he signed into law the then-new social security bill that is funded by employers and employees. Some other notable events of that year include:
Cars of 1954
It will come as no surprise that in 1954, Chevy and Ford were in a sales war, one that had been going on for years, and that would continue for decades to come. However, 1954 saw Chevy reigning supreme, with over 17,000 more Chevy cars registered than Ford. There were also huge advancements made in cars during that year, including:
Music of 1954
This year marked an important one in music, as it was the year that Elvis Presley began entertaining the masses! On July 19, his first single, “That’s All Right” by Sun Records was released. There were many artists hitting the airwaves during that time that would become legends, including:
Television in 1954
1954 was a big year for television technology, with the very first all electric color television from RCA hitting the market, going for $1,000 apiece. With televisions becoming the norm in every household across the nation, TV stars that are still widely known and loved came onto the scene. Some big television happenings during 1954 were:
Cost of Living in 1954
If the music, television and cars aren’t enough to convince you that 1954 was a great year, the prices will! The following are how much things cost in 1954:
We hope you’ve had a good time looking back at 1954 with us! Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Pioneer Auto Show 65th anniversary celebration bash taking place on August 17th! Stay tuned to our Facebook page, where we will post more details in the coming months.
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