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1950's - 1960's

  • Korean War

    Korean War

    The Korean War starts and caused GDP growth through government spending. The war was relatively inexpensive but taxes increased.
  • Credit Card's

    Credit Card's

    First Credit Card is introduced, this changes the way people purchase goods and services for ever.
  • Alaska and Hawaii

    Alaska and Hawaii

    Alaska and Hawaii are officially added to the union. They will help the United States by creating more money, through taxes and business.
  • Women Join the Work Force

    Women Join the Work Force

    Women start working for the first time in the 1960's and 1970's during WWII.
  • Trade Embargo

    Trade Embargo

    United States create a embargo against Cuba. This stops all trade between the United States and Cuba.
  • Stock Market Trends

    Stock Market Trends

    Stock market begins to increase during this time, at some points by almost 20%.
  • JFK Assassination

    JFK Assassination

    President Kennedy was assassinated during a motorcade, this put the nation into mass confusion. Later on the Vice President was sworn into office and there was drastic changes throughout the nation.
  • Tax Cuts

    Tax Cuts

    JFK passes a $12 billion dollar tax cut that causes the economy to take off.
  • Civil Rights

    Civil Rights

    Civil Rights act is passed in 1964, this allows for all people to be equal to each other. This will eventually allow for people of color to be able to get good jobs.
  • Health Care

    Health Care

    Lyndon b. Johnson passes bill to establish Medicaid and Medicare, this causes taxes to be increased.