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The biggest events of the 1950s are showcased via Washington Post newspaper articles printed at the time.
A collection of original Washington Post reprints from the 1940s
Personalized with any name, a message and optional embossing
Gold embossed and handbound in a racing green leatherette cover
Ability to emboss your cover for free
12.5” x 15” of tabloid coverage of major events
After the devastation of the Second World War in the previous decade, America found itself embroiled in another two major conflicts in the 1950s: the Cold War and the Korean War. A major event in the former occurred on 5th March 1953, as the leader of the Soviet Union Josef Stalin died from a cerebral haemorrhage aged 74. The Korean War, often known as the “Forgotten War”, began in 1950 and lasted until 1953.
The shape of America as a nation was changing physically, too, with Alaska and Hawaii becoming the 49th and 50th states respectively. Elsewhere in the world, the most noteworthy 50s news story was the beginning of the reign of Elizabeth II, who took her coronation oath as Queen on 2nd June 1953. Personalise your Washington Post Decade book with a name and special message, which will be printed in a certificate on the title page. The name will also be embossed in gold on the cover, making this the perfect gift for any budding historian.
How to Personalize the 1950s Decade Book
This edition comes in a green leatherette cover with your recipient’s name embossed in gold as standard. Also add a special message to feature on the book’s title page.
Check your personalisation: accents and other symbols cannot be used unless otherwise stated.
Further Information
Features 90 stories and two cover pages. Total number of pages: 102.
Personalised pet dragon book bought for a special boy's birthday. Easy to personalise, even able to add the wee man's photo (added bonus not available on other sites)! Easy process for ordering and delivered quickly and well wrapped. All in all great product and great service.
- Elaine Richards
Richard Hathway17 September
Great product
Great product, very quick dispatch and delivery
Ethan Dunleavy17 September
I couldn’t believe how quickly it…
I couldn’t believe how quickly it arrived. So efficient and easy to order. I always make an effort for my bestie on her birthday and I truly believe this one of the best presents yet. Thank you
David Back16 September
Very happy with my book
Very happy with my book
A M16 September
Delighted with service
Delighted with service
Sister Eve16 September
Christmas present for my grandson and I…
Christmas present for my grandson and I am sure he will love it.
Paula Simpson15 September
Excellent service
Excellent service, excellent delivery time. Bought one each for my mum and dad for their birthdays. My mum loves it. My dad has to wait for his birthday and I’m sure he will love it. Thank you.
John Challenor15 September
Very nice book .I got has a present for…
Very nice book .I got has a present for my wife .
Mrs Trudy Bateson15 September
Arrived quick
Arrived quick. Box beautiful and book very colourful and easy to read. My grandson will love this at Christmas
Kathryn Hollingworth14 September
Great value I brought a few (frozen and…
Great value I brought a few (frozen and Spider-Man) for presents
Linzi14 September
Do not pay for next day delivery!
After previously purchasing a book I was so impressed with the quality I decided to buy another one to gift my niece on her first birthday. I had ordered the book on a Wednesday at 6.30am paying the £9.98 delivery charge for next day delivery. The website clearly said orders placed before 11am are guaranteed next day delivery. It states that delivery dates are estimates until the checkout process is complete so after completing my location details it stated my delivery date would be the very next Thursday. As the party was on the Saturday after I thought this would be adequate time for it to arrive and proceeded with my purchase. I tried to contact the company on the Friday as I still hadn't received my item, I could not get through as they do not take calls past 12pm. I contacted the shipping company on the Saturday morning as tracking information was still unavailable who informed they had not received this item. On the monday i managed to get speaking with a customer advisor from in the book. I explained that the gift was no longer required as my confirmations had all informed delivery was to be on the Thursday and I had to purchase a replacement gift as it had not arrived on time. She explained that if I refuse delivery I would receive a full refund once they were in receipt of the item. After the phonecall, The customer advisor then called back to inform actually this was no longer the case and as a gesture she would refund the £6 postage when I expressed my confusion as I had paid £9.98 in postage, she explained she would only be refunding the next day charge and would still be charging the initial postage cost. She explained that on a separate section of their website it states that deliveries to Northern Ireland may incur a 1/2working day delay due to location so they were still within their policy and that I would not receive a refund. I then explained I ordered the item on Wednesday it was now the following Monday and i still was not in receipt of the item so could not fathom how this was within their policy. The customer advisor informed she had looked into my order and it was out for delivery to be delivered that same day so there was nothing she could do. I then contacted on Tuesday to inform I still was not in receipt of the item, after looking into it she informed it was lost in transit and she would then issue a full refund. Eventually I then received my refund for the item i still hadnt received. Then the following Thursday the item came via courier, the delivery driver was unaware of it being lost in transit or of any delay. I refused the delivery and will happily never order anything from this company again. Fantastic product but if anything goes wrong with your order the company will not accept any liability and you will endure one of the worst customer service experiences imaginable.
