1. Healing the Wounds Of War
Chapter 25
Section 2
The Cold War Begins
Mr. Riddlebarger

2. Life In America after WW2
Workers, factories…overtime
Now what?
12 million soldiers return
What hardships might they face?

3. The GI Bill Signed by FDR in 1944
Goal was to ease transition of veterans back to civilian life.
Benefits offered?
What effects will the GI Bill’s educational benefits have on the American economy?

4. Increasing Demand GI Bill demand for consumer products rise Baby Boom
Impact?
Baby Boom
Effects on society?

5. Labor Unions after the war
Government controlled labor disputes & limited wages during the war.
increases after the war?
Wages
strikes

6. Racial Minorities After the War
equal opportunity in the workplace
Truman and military segregation

7. Politics in Post-War America
Truman faces huge challenges:
1946 midterm elections a disaster for Democrats
Impact upon President Truman?

8. 1948 Presidential Election
Truman post-46 prospects?
Democrats split support
Truman (Democrat)
Henry Wallace (Progressive Party)
Strom Thurmond (Dixiecrat)
Republican nominee
Thomas Dewey

11. Post-Election Truman and Fair Deal
Truman’s attention soon turns toward Korea.

12. Trying to Build a Better World
World War II gave rise to the Cold War
Also gave rise to strong desire to understand and prevent causes of war.
UNITED NATIONS
Human Rights
High goals set for all UN nations
Trade & Economic Development
World Bank, IMF, GATT