Grand Expectations

This book explores the unprecedented economic growth that transformed America from 1945 to the 1960s, resulting in a national euphoria and optimistic spirit. The author weaves major political, cultural, and economic events into a superb portrait of America. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the societal rifts that stemmed from a growing backlash. This well-researched account is part of the esteemed Oxford History of the United States series.