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13454631478Kitchen DebateDebate between Nixon and Khrushechev. The two men discussed the merits of each of their respective economic systems, capitalism and communism. The debate took place during an escalation of the Cold War, beginning with the launch of Sputnik in 1957, through the U-2 Crisis in 1960. Most Americans believed Nixon won the debate.0
13454631479Bretton WoodsRepresentatives from 44 countries met in New Hampshire to design a new international monetary system; resulted in the establishment of the IMF and the World Bank.1
13454631480World Banksformed the cornerstones of bretton woods system, guided the world economy after the war2
13454631481International Monetary Funds (IMF)An international organization of 183 countries, established in 1947 with the goal of promoting cooperation and exchange between nations, and to aid the growth of international trade.3
13454631482Military-Industrial ComplexEisenhower first coined this phrase when he warned American against it in his last State of the Union Address. He feared that the combined lobbying efforts of the armed services and industries that contracted with the military would lead to excessive Congressional spending.4
13454631483SputnikFirst artificial Earth satellite, it was launched by Moscow in 1957 and sparked U.S. fears of Soviet dominance in technology and outer space. It led to the creation of NASA and the space race.5
13454631484National Defense Education ActThe act that was passed in response to Sputnik; it provided an opportunity and stimulus for college education for many Americans. It allocated funds for upgrading funds in the sciences, foreign language, guidance services, and teaching innovation.6
13454631485The Affluent SocietyJohn Kenneth Galbraith's novel about America's post-war prosperity as a new phenomenon. Economy of scarcity --> economy of abundance.7
13454631486The Other America(1962)-This novel was an influential study of poverty in the U.S, published by Michael Harrington & it was a driving force behind the "war on poverty." 1/5 of U.S was living below poverty line.8
13454631487Veterans AdministrationA federal agency that administers benefits provided by law for veterans of the armed forces.9
13454631488Collective BargainingNegotiations between representatives of labor unions and management to determine pay and acceptable working conditions.10
13454631489TeenagerA term popularized about 50 years ago to refer to young people; it connoted a more frivolous and lighthearted image than did "adolescent."11
13454631490BeatsA series of alternate reinforcements and cancellations produced by the interference of two waves of slightly different frequency, heard as a throbbing effect in sound waves.12
13454631491Baby Boomthe surge in the American birthrate between 1945 and 1965, which peaked in 1957 with 4.3 million births13
13454631492Shelley v. KraemerNeighbors had racist covenant on land, was it enforceable on successors; Court ruling that would enforce discriminatory covenant would violate Civil Rights Act14
13454631493National Interstate and Defense Highways ActWhile Interstate Highways usually receive substantial federal funding (90% federal and 10% state) and comply with federal standards, they are owned, built, and operated by the states or toll authorities. (1956)15
13454631494SunbeltA region of the United States generally considered to stretch across the South and Southwest that has seen substantial population growth in recent decades, partly fueled by a surge in retiring baby boomers who migrate domestically, as well as the influx of immigrants, both legal and illegal.16
13454631495Kerner Commissioncreated in July, 1967 by President Lyndon B. Johnson to investigate the causes of the 1967 race riots in the United States17
13454631496Dwight D. EisenhowerAmerican General who began in North Africa and became the Commander of Allied forces in Europe.18
13454631497Miles Davis1940s&50s; black jazz musician invented bebop, rejecting white expectations for black music; challenged traditions, spontaneous, FREE; inspired challenging of authority and encouraged people to stand up for civil rights19
13454631498Allen GinsbergA leading member of the Beat movement whose writings featured existential mania for intense experience and frantic motion.20
13454631499Jack KerouacA key author of the Beat movement whose best selling novel, On the Road helped define the movement with it's featured frenzied prose and plot less ramblings.21
13454631500Billy GrahamAn Evangelist fundamentalism preacher who gained a wide following in the 1950s with his appearances across the country and overseas during and after the war. He would commonly appear at religious rallies and allowed people to connect with and appreciate religion even more, causing thousands to attend his sermons. His prominence was so large that in 1996, he was also awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.22
13454631501Dr. Benjamin SpockWas a 1950's doctor who told the whole baby boom generation how to raise their kids. He also said that raising them was more important and rewarding than extra $ would be.23
13454631502William J. Levittbuilt new communities in the suburbs after WWII, using mass-production techniques24

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