The Century 1946-1952: Best Years

ID #: 
140
Film Type: 
DVD
Playing Time: 
45 Min.
Release Date: 
1999
Color or BW: 
Color and B&W
Description: 
Demobilization after World War II meant difficult changes as the U.S., geared up for war, resumed a peacetime existence. This program describes America's new staus as a superpower, as the nation shouldered the responsibility for rebuilding Europe and Japan-and for containing Soviet ambitions. The challege faced by veterans and spouses to become reacquainted after years of separation and hardship is highlighted.
Keywords: 
America's new status, peacetime, rebuilding Europe and Japan., World War II
Notes: 
8 of 15-part retrospective anchored by Peter Jennings.