Description
In the years after WWII, owning a single-family home with an American-built car in the driveway came to symbolize the American dream. In this presentation we will explore how and why this unique form of suburban living first arose in America. What are the legacies of the suburbs and how did they shape American politics, culture, race relations, and gender dynamics? What can we learn about our ideas about the 1950s and how they continue to impact American culture and politics today?
