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The Affluent Society and the Other America

G.I. Bill The passage of the GI Bill of Rights helped ease veterans’ adjustment to civilian life. Millions of families used these benefits to buy homes or to establish businesses. FDR’s goal of a “sound postwar economy” became a reality.

John Kenneth Galbraith Economist, John Kenneth Galbraith analyzes the Post World War II changes in the American economy and criticizes the lack of emphasis towards funding of public projects and services. His The Affluent Society became a best seller in 1958 and succeeded in capturing a picture of post WWII American Culture.

Craig Thompson Journalist, Craig Thompson summarizes the growth of Levittown, Pennsylvania, one of the many suburban communities developed under businessman, William Levitt, and acknowledges the common practice of “restrictive covenants” which effectively created de facto segregation within these communities. This is an aerial photograph of Levittown

Advertisement The advertisements of the 1950s reflected the image of what a woman should be. From beauty advertisements telling her how to look beautiful and attract a man, to kitchen and home advertisements selling the latest gadget or appliance, women got the message that there place was in the home.

Consumer Credit Debt With the rise in affordable consumer products, consumer credit debt began to skyrocket during the 1950’s. The following graph displays what happened to Consumer Credit Debt during the 1950's.

Split-level Living Following World War II, construction of single-family housing exploded in suburbia, the "split-level" house being one of the more popular models. Following World War II, construction of single-family housing exploded in suburbia, the "split-level" house being one of the more popular models. By 1960, the gross national product, the consumer price index, and personal income had reached all-time highs. By 1960, the gross national product, the consumer price index, and personal income had reached all-time highs. At the same time, critics said President Dwight Eisenhower had failed to provide more spending needed for education, for economic and social programs, especially for those Americans left out of the general prosperity. At the same time, critics said President Dwight Eisenhower had failed to provide more spending needed for education, for economic and social programs, especially for those Americans left out of the general prosperity.

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