What made the 1950s and early 1960s a golden age?

the famous john travolta was born in the year 1954

People were not as lazy or fat.

an important era ofr the Civil Rights Movement

famous tv shows and movies

many cultural references came from the 50's

lots of great music (Elvis, Doo wop music, etc)

some of the best-looking cars of all time

technological inovations

begining/flourishing of American dominace

people in the 50's had good work ethic, not like today