1945-1953

"Discusses the decade 1950-1959 in the United States in terms of culture, art, science, and politics"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the decade 1940-1949 in the United States in terms of culture, art, science, and politics"--Provided by publisher.

Living on the wrong side of the law in the decades following World War II, car thief Preston Clearwater picks up hitchhiking Bible salesperson Henry Dampier and endeavors to transform him into an innocent-faced partner-in-crime.

Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living through World War II? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more! Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, A Day in the Life section, index, and glossary also included. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Discusses how American society was affected by the threat of thermonuclear war with the Soviet Union in the 1950s.

An examination of the 1948 presidential election that describes political affairs during the time and discusses Harry S. Truman's upset victory and its causes.

A biography of President Harry S. Truman, covering his childhood, his military career, and his political career, and focusing on his crucial role and his enduring legacy as principal architect of the American post-World War II world.