Domestically, after 1948, America entered an economic boom: 60% of the American population had attained a "middle-class" standard of living by the mid-1950s, compared with only 31% in the 1928 and 1929. Between 1947 and 1960, the average real income for American workers increased by as much as it had in the previous half-century.The Unfinished Journey: America Since World War II by William H. Chafe The economy allowed for an affordable lifestyle with large families; this created the baby boom, in which millions of children were born at increased rates from 1945 to 1964. Many Americans moved into suburban neighborhoods.
domestically after 1948 america entered an economic boom 60% of the american population had attained a "middle-class" standard of living by the mid-1950s compared with only 31% in the 1928 and 1929 between 1947 and 1960 the average real income for american workers increased by as much as it had in the previous half-centurythe unfinished journey america since world war ii by william h chafe the economy allowed for an affordable lifestyle with large families; this created the baby boom in which millions of children were born at increased rates from 1945 to 1964 many americans moved into suburban neighborhoods