Postwar consumerism was praised as a patriotic contribution to the ultimate success of the American way of life.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cheapism Daily life in the 1940s required a little more patience, a lot more elbow grease, and, during World War II, careful ...

The 1940s were a decade of resilience, transition, and subtle rebellion on college campuses. Despite the ongoing impact of World War II, students found ways to celebrate milestones, challenge social ...

It’s a cliché to refer to a decade as a "decade of change." In the summation of our nation's history, what decade wasn't a decade of change? Change is perhaps the great constant of American history, ...

Step inside 1940s American homes and everyday life would look considerably more hands-on than it does today. The radio might be the main source of entertainment, laundry could take up much of the day, ...