This document summarizes key historical events, trends, and developments in the United States between 1945-1960. Some of the major historical events included World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Bay of Pigs invasion, and the Civil Rights Movement. Popular music saw the rise of genres like big band, Elvis Presley, and British invasion bands. Popular magazines of the time included Life, Saturday Evening Post, and Reader's Digest. Scientific advancements ranged from the development of nuclear weapons and jet engines to the polio vaccine and beginning of the space program. Famous movies from this era included Casablanca, On the Waterfront, Singin' in the

1. 1945-1960Jason FultsAssignment 1-5

2. Historicalevents in the U.SWorld War II

3. Korean War

4. Cold War

5. Vietnam War

6. The Interstate Highway System