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Post World War II

 

During the 1950’s it was the era known as the post-World War II boom. They used this term to say that the economy was making great progress and was looking up.

Although wars were common and seemed important in the past, I never am the one advocating or encouraging all these fights and using wars to sort out disagreements. Not to be rude but seems childish and immature in a sense.

A point to notice within this era is that it was not just the end of the world wars but the booming of the suburbs and all about being a family and taking on family roles. An not to forget about the baby boom!

The baby boom began in the mid 1950’s when a record of 3.4 million babies were born in the U.S. Due to there not being a war anymore and couples were spending more time together at home it brought many of them to have children.

I am not going to lie that the suburbs and lots of children being born during this time period made me happy and excited for their future. I am sure they were happy that things seemed to be looking up as well.

This baby boom lasted until the mid-60’s, which I think is great. Many do speculate that there are too many people on earth and that we are overpopulating which reflects badly on our planet. I have to disagree with these people.

I think by decreasing the population it reflects badly on our economy and on earth. I also think by ending this war during the 1950’s, it caused many Americans to feel safe about bringing children to the world and were confident that the future held nothing but peace and prosperity.

Which they were right as there was never another war and lots of businesses were blooming, the construction of highways and schools increased, and money became stable for families. Lots of homes were being built as well.

The marketing was great catering towards the suburbs and the growing nation of children. Also, how it was cheaper to buy their own houses rather than rent an apartment in the city.

These are the reasons why people in the 1950's were doing better after World War II. I think this time period had many great positives.

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