In the 1950s, Brazil was progressing and developing under the leadership of Vargas and Kubitschek. Apartments have big rooms, high ceiling, and the Rio neighborhoods were affordable for the middle class. The crime rates, drug trafficking, was low. The beaches were clean and uncrowded and full of seashells. Brazilians changed their taste of music and switched to a new rhythm, Bossa nova, jazz and rock music became popular. The inflation rate was low, but the middle class started to gain volume.
These stunning photos offer a glimpse into the everyday life of Brazil in the 1950s. Also check, Brazil in the 1960s.
