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Mens Fashion
The Zoot Suit was the height of fashion among daring young men until the War ProductionPopular Sweater and hairstyle of the forties Department restricted the amount of fabric that could be used in men's garments. The same restrictions led to the popularity of the women's convertible suit, a jacket, short skirt, and blouse. Mens Fashion -
womens Fashion
[Womens Fashion](<a href='http://hubpages.com/hub/Fashion-History-Design-Trends-of-the-1040s)' >http://hubpages.com/hub/Fashion-History-Design-Trends-of-the-1040s</a>When the war and it's restrictions ended, Christian Dior introduced the New Look, feminine dresses with long, full skirts, and tight waists. Comfortable, low-heeled shoes were forsaken for high heels. Hair was curled high on the head in front, and worn to the shoulders in the back, and make-up was socially acceptable. Glamorous Rita Hayworth made the sweater look popular. http://hubpages.com/hub/Fashion-History-Design-Trends-of-the-1040s -
Songs During the 40's
Singers Music in the 1940s was mainly built around the jazz and big band styles that were popular during the day. Artists like Rosemary Clooney, Count Basie, and Artie Shaw helped to define the musical era with their unique brand of entertaining crowds through their music. This was also the era of World War II, and many musical acts strived to reflect the pain that the country was going through while still remaining upbeat and positiv -
Attack
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Prices
Cost of ThingsThe price of things have gone up since the 40's. For exmaple, If you have $100 Converted from 1940 to 2005 it would be equivalent to $1433.77 today
In 1940 a new house cost $3,920.00 and by 1949 was $7,450.00
In 1940 the average income per year was $1,725.00 and by 1949 was $2,950.00
In 1940 a gallon of gas was 11 cents and by 1949 was 17 cents
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Holocaust
Holocaust website 2[http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/deca](<a href='<a href='http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/deca)' ><a ' >Holocaust</a>
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one of the first Heavy Water Plants
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Atomic Bomb Blow Up
Atomic Bomb Info[' >Atomic Bomb](<a href='http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1940s.html)The People History</a>First nuclear bomb that dramatically changed the war and international relationships between those who had the technology and those countries Read this artical for really cool information! -
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