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States' Rights Party
States' Rights Party, in United States history, the Southern Democrats who bolted the Democratic party during the 1948 election campaign over the issue of civil rights.
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POST WW II
Life after World War II was marked by clashes between different economic beliefs. Topics in this section include the rise of communism in America and the controversial Rosenberg trial.
What's the real story?
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Did the CIA test LSD on unsuspecting Americans?A bad LSD trip can drive a person to suicide. So what would have inspired the CIA to use American citizens as guinea pigs for its drug research? See more »
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How McCarthyism Worked
Senator Joseph McCarthy whipped up anti-Communist hysteria in the early 1950s -- using controversial tactics and ruining hundreds of careers, including his own. See more »
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Why was Executive Order No. 9981 so important?
When the U.S. president issues an executive order, he means business. These orders call for complete cooperation from federal agencies and officials. What was so remarkable about No. 9981? See more »
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17 Bits of Nostalgia from 1957
'American Bandstand' hit the airwaves, and the Russians launched 'Sputnik'. 1957 was a year that saw the rise of Elvis and the post-World War II baby boom in the suburbs. Read about these and more in our list of 17 bits of nostalgia from 1957. See more »
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Communist Party, U.S.A.
Communist Party, U.S.A., the formal organization in the United States of persons who advocate Marxism-Leninism and support the Communist movement. See more »
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Post-war Railroads
Post-war railroads chronicles the height of American railroad transportation. Railroads at this time featured lavish passenger cars that offered passengers unparalleled levels of comfort and style. Learn about railroads and post-war railroads. See more »
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Railroads During World War II
The railroad industry struggled through the Great Depression only to be taken over during World War II. Learn why, despite the government restrictions on their technology and use, railroads reached top form during World War II. See more »
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United States Enacts the Lend-Lease Bill: January 1941-June 1941
This World War II timeline highlights important dates from January 1941 to June 1941. On June 22, 1941, Germany launched the largest invasion in the history of the world when they began war with Russia. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion. See more »
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Eisenhower Years
In 1952 General Eisenhower was elected President on the Republican ticket. His victory over Governor Adlai E. See more »
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Experimental Trains
Experimental trains were tested and were quickly dropped due to their size and unreliability. The cramped accommodations contributed to the relatively low impact these trains made when they were introduced. Learn more about some of the experimental trains. See more »
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