1950-1960

  • GI Bill

    GI Bill

    A law that provided a range of benefits for returning World War 2 veterans.
  • Baby Boom

    Baby Boom

    A period of time where the amount of babies born was increased significantly. Nearly 50 million children were born during the 1950s.
  • The Cold War

    The Cold War

    A period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union due to the United States concern over the spread of communism.