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Captain America was first introduced during the War. It sold becuase at the time beating Hitler was the primary goal which Americans enjoyed.
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M&M’s were quickly adopted by the United States Armed Forces during World War II. The chocolates were initially designed to allow easy transport and consumption for the soldiers in the war.
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Mount Rushmore was created making a large tourist destantion bringing in people form all around the world.
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Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, making the U.S. now part of World War II. This allowed for the creation of more jobs to create war products and needs, such as weapons.
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The Servicemen’s Readjustment Bill passed, giving veterans one year’s pay of money, $20 a week.
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The result was ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer), built between 1943 and 1945—the first large-scale computer to run at electronic speed without being slowed by any mechanical parts.
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The microwave oven was invented, allowing millions of people to buy this household product
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The Slinky Toy was introduced at Gimbles in Philadelphia and sold its entire inventory in 90 minutes.
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Western Europeans joyously greeted the first war-free summer in years, and French designers came up with fashions to match the liberated mood of the people.
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On Dec. 20, 1946, the Frank Capra film “It’s A Wonderful Life” had a preview showing for charity at New York City’s Globe Theater, a day before its official premiere.
