Background: postwar economic boom
Article Abstract:
The end of World War II signaled an expansion of the US economy that lasted into the early 1970s. During this period, demand for American products was increasing so workers' salaries rose continuously. The oil crisis of 1973 ended this trend and by 1982, 11 million Americans were unemployed as a result of recessions and economic stagnation. Japanese and Western European companies began to erode the market share of American companies in international markets beginning in the 1970s and into the 1980s. Job losses were also caused by economic restructuring, automation and cheaper labor costs in other countries.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1992
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Background: belated regulations
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The public first became aware of the need for environmental protection in the 1960s. The Clean Air Act of 1963 was the first principal environmental law passed by Congress. The environmental movement became active during the 1970s with the initiation of the first Earth Day with 20 million participants. Even during the early decades of environmental awareness, industry has often opposed environmental laws and, at times, the economy was favored by the government. The government has yet to provide a program which can help reconcile environmental laws and industrial shortcomings.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1992
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Background: sexual politics
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The sexual lives of past US presidents and the various responses of the press are examined. In the early years of the American nation, when society was divided along political ideological lines, partisan newspapers would print rumors to descredit other parties. By 1912, the birth of national wire services brought forth fact-based reporting, replacing rumors and yellow journalism. The New York Times also started a trend in catering for a select readership, which the newspaper characterized as pure-minded and thoughtful.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1992
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