Joan Anderson, an Australian model, introduced the hula hoop to America in the 1950s. However, when the toy became a worldwide craze, she received none of the credit.  Photo Credit: Chris Riess and Amy Hill<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Joan Anderson, an Australian model, introduced the hula hoop to America in the 1950s. However, when the toy became a worldwide craze, she received none of the credit. Photo Credit: Chris Riess and Amy Hill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joan Anderson, an Australian model, introduced the hula hoop to America in the 1950s. However, when the toy became a worldwide craze, she received none of the credit.&nbsp; Photo Credit: Chris Riess and Amy Hill Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Joan Anderson - Hula Hoop Originator

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Your History is a podcast based on the life stories of people who have shaped the times we live in. These are fascinating stories based on the daily obituaries in The Times offering remarkable insights about contemporary history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your History is a podcast based on the life stories of people who have shaped the times we live in. These are fascinating stories based on the daily obituaries in The Times offering remarkable insights about contemporary history. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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