1940s-1950s

The 1940s and 1950s were transformative decades marked by the end of World War II, which concluded in 1945, leading to global reconstruction and economic growth. The era saw the rise of the United States as a superpower and the beginning of the Cold War with the Soviet Union, characterized by political tension and rivalry. Technological advances, such as television and early computers, changed daily life. Social changes included the start of suburban expansion and shifts in cultural norms. These decades laid the groundwork for modern geopolitics, economy, and technology.