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In the news1956
Third week of paid vacation
In 1956, French workers were granted a third week of paid vacation, significantly increasing their leisure time.
Archduchess Maria Béatrice of Austria-Este
Born Boulogne-Billancourt, 11 Dec 1954
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A life in time
11 Dec 1954
Born in Boulogne-Billancourt
Family
See the treeDuring her lifetime
She has lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Boulogne-Billancourt.
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The 1950s · Archduchess is born in Boulogne-Billancourt
What people wore
Most women sewed their own clothing
Until the 1960s, many French women were skilled in home sewing and would regularly recreate fashion patterns from magazines to make their own dresses, suits, and coats.
Daily life
Daily life and schooling for children
In 1957, primary school children attended classes six days a week, including Saturdays, and many rural students learned in a single classroom with one teacher for all levels. That same year, a reform eliminated homework for primary schools.
In the news1950
Creation of the minimum wage
In 1950, the government established the minimum wage (SMIG) to improve workers' purchasing power.
Music
Dance Rituals and Social Life
The village dance served as an important social hub where attendees danced the waltz, tango, paso doble, and the java. Mothers often accompanied their daughters to these events, which functioned as both popular celebrations and unofficial marriage markets.
In Europe1948–1952
The Marshall Plan
American aid of some $13 billion rebuilt the ruined economies of Western Europe.
Getting around
Record-breaking train travel in 1955
By 1955, the Sud-Express train achieved a world-record speed for its route, covering the 816 km between Paris and Hendaye in 7 hours and 23 minutes.