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Events in 1945 changed the course of history. World War II came to a close and the US established itself as the world superpower by exploding the atomic bomb. Layoffs of women from wartime jobs spawned the women's movement and Jackie Robinson became the first black major league baseball player.

Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-3019
Year: 1995
Social change

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The year in pictures: September 3 - December 31

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Peace settlements, demobilization, and thousands of returning soldiers were the challenges the US faced after World War II ended. The nation was prosperous but wage controls and job shortages led to strikes and protests. European refugees suffered and war criminals faced trial.

Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-3019
Year: 1995
Popular culture, 20th century AD, United States history, 1940s (Decade) AD, United States history, 1945-

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Justice for all: social revolution

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1945 was a year of great social changes. Women who had worked in factories and offices during the war resented having to give up their jobs when the men came home. African Americans had also gained more jobs and social acceptance during the war and fought to keep those rights.

Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-3019
Year: 1995
Feminism, Civil rights movements

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Subjects list: History, Influence, World War II, 1939-1945
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