Rising incomes and full employment propelled many into the middle class. The U.S. military was quickly demobilized and wartime controls on the economy ended. Women and minorities were expected to resume their prewar, restricted roles.
Men line up for college on the GI Bill.
The 52-20 Club Business and industry rejected workers' demands for raises. A wave of bitter strikes swept the country. Taft-Hartley Act of 1947. Office of Price Administration restricted. Harry S. Truman Truman's dream was to broaden and deepen FDRs New Deal programs.