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"The 1940s: A Brief History" presents a comprehensive look at the decade of “The Greatest Generation.” This compact digital compendium helps you track the diverse forces that shaped the decade. You’ll explore the exciting history behind the decade’s biggest cultural, political, and technological standouts. You’ll also gain valuable insight into groundbreaking events and major figures from the 1940s, including: World War II Rosie the Riveter, Charlie Chaplin, and FDR Inception of the Cold War The Baby Boom Creation of the Modern Jet Invention of Nuclear Warfare, X-Ray Technology, and Velcro...and more.