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Post-World War II Growth of Suburbs

History Professor Andrew Morris discusses the unprecedented demand for affordable housing from the mid-1940s and into the 1950s that was cre… read more

History Professor Andrew Morris discusses the unprecedented demand for affordable housing from the mid-1940s and into the 1950s that was created by returning World War II veterans. Professor Morris explains that the building of new homes had slowed during the Great Depression and during World War II, when materials were rationed. As thousands of veterans came home and started families-and the country experienced an economic upswing-the demand for new housing skyrocketed, resulting in the dramatic growth of U.S. suburbs. Video clips of promotional films and newsreels of the period were shown, as well as other slides. close

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Post-World War II Growth of Suburbs

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305612-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Schenectady, New York, United States
First Aired:
Sep 04, 2012 | 11:58am EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Nov 23, 2012 | 6:40am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Sep 04, 2012 | 11:58am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 04, 2012 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 05, 2012 | 4:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 22, 2012 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 22, 2012 | 10:00pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Sep 23, 2012 | 12:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 23, 2012 | 1:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 22, 2012 | 6:42pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 23, 2012 | 6:40am EST | C-SPAN 3
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