The Post War United States, 1945-1968

After World War II, the United States entered a period of great economic growth and expansion, known as the post-war period (1945-1968).

The 1950s and 1960s saw the development of a consumer culture, with increased spending on consumer goods such as cars, appliances, and furniture.

The 1950s saw the rise of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, which led to an arms race and the development of nuclear weapons.

The civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s was a major event in US history, as African Americans and other minority groups fought for equality in society and to end racial segregation.

In the 1950s and 1960s, the United States was undergoing a rapid growth in population and prosperity, as new technology and mass production helped the economy grow.

The 1960s saw an increase in student activism, as students protested against the Vietnam War and for civil rights.

The post-war period saw a shift in US foreign policy, as the US became more involved in international affairs.

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