This photo marks the prosperity in production that took place as millions of service men returned home after almost a decade of duty in Europe and the South Pacific. The photo depicts the making of toys which is also significant because of the explosion in population also known as the "Baby Boom" which began in this era.
The prosperity that took place in America following World War II was unprecedented. It was not only a time period of economic prosperity but of intellectual as well. Many of the greatest authors and writers of modern American History were children that grew up in the calm and material world of the 1950's. This period was also highly influential in the social make-up of America. Hollywood got its big break during this ear as the television, one of the most controversial inventions of the time, would be invented as part of the production and technological boom of 1950's. America, some would say, was having its golden age, but this would not be sustainable for many reasons. Corruption in politics that led to discontent, a growing civil rights concern nationwide and the Cold War were all part of the growing discontent with federal government and the office of the President.
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