The century : America's time. 8, 1946-1952 : best years /

Demobilization after World War II meant difficult changes as the United States, geared up for war, resumed a peacetime existence. This program describes America's new status as a superpower, as the nation shouldered the responsibility for rebuilding Europe and Japan--and for containing Soviet a...

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Corporate Authors: ABC News, History Channel (Television network), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1999]
Series:Century, decades of change ; [no. 8].
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Summary:Demobilization after World War II meant difficult changes as the United States, geared up for war, resumed a peacetime existence. This program describes America's new status as a superpower, as the nation shouldered the responsibility for rebuilding Europe and Japan--and for containing Soviet ambitions. The challenge faced by veterans and spouses to become reacquainted after years of separation and hardship is highlighted.
Item Description:Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
Originally broadcast on the ABC Television Network in 1999.
"FFH9018."
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (45 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Production Credits:Editor, Joel Herson ; music, Michael Bacon ; art, Liz Keating.