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History after World War II

31 October 2006

American History

Introduction

Few modern historians would doubt that World War II , and the years immediately following it , truly set the stage for the remainder of the 20th century , with echoes of that era being felt even today . In this , various facets of post World War II America will be discussed in to better understand the

Available Housing After World War II

When discussing available housing after World War II , there are many negatives to consider , but ultimately , as will be shown , the end result was

generally favorable for most Americans . After World War II returning servicemen and women found a shortage of suitable housing , and the housing that was suitable was overpriced this was felt most acutely by African Americans , who also faced widespread discrimination despite their devotion to the war effort Obrien , et al , 1995 . Ultimately however , this dilemma reshaped American cities , as affordable housing was built , thereby improving the inner cities of America

Harry Truman , Congressional Republicans , and the Legacy of The New Deal

Perhaps the most lasting legacy of The New Deal when discussing the involvement of Harry Truman in the enforcement of New Deal legislation would be found in the area of civil rights more specifically , Truman enacted legislation in the spirit of The New Deal which desegregated the U .S . military , federal employment , and government offices . This legislation was vigorously opposed by Congressional Republicans , who sought to maintain many of the racially divided ways of years gone by (Campbell , et al , 1960 Truman and the Regulation of Labor Unions

Regulating labor unions became a central domestic issue in the time of Truman 's presidency because of the fact that the control of labor was a key element in preventing widespread economic recession (Obrien , et al 1995 therefore , labor leaders could literally hold the nation 's economy as a hostage if they were allowed to control unions without regulation . Because of Truman 's regulation of these unions , the nation was spared economic hardship

Truman 's Win in the 1948 Election

The win of Harry S . Truman in the 1948 Presidential Election remains even today as one of the classic studies of modern political history By all estimates , Truman should not have won that election , but those who opposed him may have helped him win in a sense . Truman , motivated by a possible loss , embarked on a non-stop train tour of the U .S making brief campaign stops nationwide and gaining popular support Beyond this , he also focused his efforts on appealing to those states that may be swayed into supporting him and not wasting time in states where he could not win , thereby facilitating what has been called the greatest comeback in American politics (Campbell , et al , 1960

Postwar Opportunity for Veterans Women

In the years following World War II , the oppportunities for veterans and women underwent some fundamental changes . During the war , women filled many of the jobs that were vacated by the men who were engaged in...

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