(a) The 1920s and the 1950s were a completely different era. Whereas the 1920s saw the great depression shock the US, the 1950s was a time of renewed confidence and optimism.
However, in both these times, the Mass Media played a huge role in shaping public opinion and driving the nation through the decade.
(b) The biggest difference was that of the medium of media. While back in 1920 Radios and silent movies played a major role, the 1950s saw the emergence of Television in everyone's home. Video became a powerful medium
(c) In the 1920s' during the great depression, the media played a historical role in inciting hatred and blaming others for the depression. Many radio stars openly called the depression a result of Jews, while others targeted immigrants. This shaped American cultural life for the coming decade.
In the 1950's, the Media and Television news, played a constructive role, promoting American freedoms, optimism and opportunities.
Reformation led to certain basic tenets of Christian belief and it then resulted in the divide of Western Christendom between the Roman Catholicism and new Protestant traditions
