The year 1953 may be just one of 250 years in American history, but for Omaha, it stands out as one of the most consequential.
In a single year, the city gave the country innovations and cultural touchstones that Americans still reach for today, from the freezer aisle to the radio dial.
In 1953, newly elected President Dwight D. Eisenhower took office, the Korean War was ending, and Joe McCarthy reached the height of his power. Americans tuned into new episodes of I Love Lucy (at least those who had a television), went to the theater to watch From Here to Eternity, or listened to Dean Martin on the radio…