The Decades That Built America

The Decades That Built America

Series from 2012

Series from 2012

Broadcast info
Duration: 5520 min

From the 1932 presidential election to the 1980s, a look at the culture, politics, movies, music and newsmakers from five key decades of the 1900s.

Share on
Share on Facebook
Facebook
X
Share on E-mail
E-mail

The Decade You Were Born: The 1940s

The 1940s began with the election of Franklin Delano Roosevelt to an unprecedented third term.

The Decade You Were Born: The 1950's

In the 1950s, parents spurred the biggest story of the 20th century - the rise of the middle class.

The Decade You Were Born: The 1960's

The decade opened with John F. Kennedy as the 35th President of the United States.

The Decade You Were Born: The 1970's

The 1970s spawned Generation X; their parents were Baby Boomers, part of the Me generation.

The Decade You Were Born: The 1980's

For those born in the '80s, their parents were the last wave of Baby Boomers.