Inventions
There were several useful electronic inventions during this time period and we are still using them today. During the mid-30's, a washing machine that washes, rinses, and extracts water from clothes was invented by John W. Chamberlain. This means that the need for wringer roll, that was often dangerous, on top of the washing machine was eliminated. In 1935, the first clothes dryer was invented by J. Ross Moore. Some mechanical inventions around this time were the digital computer and the transistor. The digital computer was invented by Howard Aiken and the transistor was invented by William Shockley, John Bardeen, and Walter Houser Brattain.
Cost of an average home
At the beginning of WWII, in 1939, the average cost of a house was $6,400. This price has steadily risen and by the end of the war, in 1945, the average cost of a house was $10,000.
Telephones, Appliances, Furnishings and floors
Telephones were used to keep the soldiers in touch with the people at home. The preferred time to make long distance calls was 7 to 10 pm. The government urged people to not to call if it was not important so that the men at war would be able to make the first call. Telephones were also used by soldiers while fighting in the war to direct troops because it was a more effective that using flag signals and telegraphs. These phones were called field telephones and they operated over wire lines.
Common appliances during WWII and the 1940's included the stove, refrigerator, the wringer washing machine, dishwashers, and the color TV. One of the more popular smaller appliances was the stand mixer.
During WWII, people mostly had utility furniture. Utility furniture is the furniture that was made by Great Britain to cope with the new found scarcity of raw materials. It was basic furniture made of of wood that had an extreme lack of time that is needed in the making of furniture. Carpeted floors were common during the war due to ability to help insulate a house. If you were one of the more wealthy people, you could afford a hard-wood floor. Asphalt flooring was also common in kitchens and chrome was used for bathrooms.
Common appliances during WWII and the 1940's included the stove, refrigerator, the wringer washing machine, dishwashers, and the color TV. One of the more popular smaller appliances was the stand mixer.
During WWII, people mostly had utility furniture. Utility furniture is the furniture that was made by Great Britain to cope with the new found scarcity of raw materials. It was basic furniture made of of wood that had an extreme lack of time that is needed in the making of furniture. Carpeted floors were common during the war due to ability to help insulate a house. If you were one of the more wealthy people, you could afford a hard-wood floor. Asphalt flooring was also common in kitchens and chrome was used for bathrooms.
Lead music genres and musicians
During the 1940's the lead genres in music were Pop, Swing, Big band, Jazz, Latin and Country music. Some popular artists from these genres include Benny Goodman (Swing), Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday (Jazz), and Roy Rogers (Country). Some of the biggest hit songs include "In the Mood" by Glen Miller, "Frenesi" by Artie Shaw, "Only Forever" by Bing Crosby, and "I'll Never Smile Again" by Tommy Dorsey.
Lili Marleen (English Version) by German actress and singer, Marlene Dietrich. This song was very popular among both German and American soldiers.
Lili Marleen (English Version) by German actress and singer, Marlene Dietrich. This song was very popular among both German and American soldiers.