Significant Events through the year’s 1950’s-1990’s
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19 February 2012

1950’s-1990’s When you consider the term powerful and what it takes to be given this title, many would think of the United States. Over the course of decades, the United States has faced many obstacles in its path, threatening and challenging its wealth. The United States is a Country of free thinking with fruitful opportunities for the everyday people. The United States has faced many economic upswings, such as the baby boom era; has experienced excessive military spending, like the Reagan era; has dealt with wars, like Vietnam; and has even experienced political failure, like the Bay of Pigs and President Kennedy. Although we have faced many disappointing turns, and has been tested with great obstacles and difficulties, the lasting power of this country cannot be tested and will not be waivered.
1950’s –Boom Goes the Economy Baby! World War II was one that left America, the people, and the social and economical growth completely drowned by the debt and aftermath it created. In the 30’s President Roosevelt had implemented the “new Deal” when he was elected into office. This deal he had, gave Americans hope that the depression they were in would be soon over. By the year 1939, the New Deal had run its course. In its short existence, the New Deal’s programs helped improve the lives of the American people suffering from the events of the war-caused depression. Although this new deal was not as successful as planned, it did set a precedent for the federal government to play a key role in the economic and social affairs of the nation. In later years Harry Truman attempted to reinitiate some of the same principles and programs but his efforts had little impact on what was truly needed for the American people (Axia College, 2011). The Great Depression has vast