The United States has a rich historical background that consists of a continuum of ups and downs, which have been credited with making it the country it is today. The country’s history unfolded as a series of eras and periods, each with its own unique triumphs and challenges. For instance, the revolutionary war that facilitated the establishment of the United States as an independent country back in the 18 th century had its share of triumphs and challenges, but in the end, it led to the birth of a nation in which “the advancement, prosperity and glory of human liberty, human rights and human nature” were esteemed over everything else (Baker 37). The period that is of interest to this paper is the interwar period. Like all other periods that constitute the history of America, the interwar period had its own ups and downs as the country endeavored to deliver the vision of its founding fathers to its citizenry. This paper explores the achievements and challenges of the interwar America with a focus on the political and economic realms. It seeks to find out the extent to which the developments of this period were influenced by the vision of the country’s founding fathers and how they contributed to the modern day American way of life. An Overview of the Interwar Period The interwar period refers to the period of calm and peace between the two world wars (A’Hearn 38). It may not have been a peaceful time per se, but there was relative calm across the world. In addition, it was a time when the world’s leading nations concerned themselves with seeking world peace through the establishment of the League of Nations, which sought to prevent the occurrence of another world war (“Book Notes” 37). In the United States, it was a period of non-involvement in any war. After the devastating effects of World War I, the country resolved never to get involved in another war that was not its own (A’Hearn 39). In fact, it even declined an invitation to join to the League of Nations (“Book Notes” 37). Thus, in the American context, this period commenced at the end of World War I and ended when the country was compelled to get involved in World War II after Japan’s devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. The dates and that have been given for the start and the end of this period vary. However, it should be noted that in the context of this paper, the interwar period began with America’s last activity in the First World War and ended with its first activity in the Second World War. Politics of the Interwar America At the onset of the interwar period, there was a presidential election in which the Republican candidate Warren G. Harding emerged victorious (A’Hearn 39). The conservative approach of the Republicans seemed endearing to Americans at the time because the just concluded world war had subjected them to so much suffering that they did not want anything to do with war again. All indications showed that Americans were tired of involvement in international affairs when numerous issues needed their attention at home. Woodrow Wilson, the previous president, believed in idealism, forcing America to get involved in international issues that did not directly affect it (A’Hearn 39). His belief was that by virtue of the country’s economic and militar