1944 – History In Perspective

1944 was one of the most dramatic years in American history – indeed, it was a turning point in the history of the world!

The liberation of Europe that began on D-Day was destined to change the trajectory of human history. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will examine America as it was in 1944. The Second World War will be an important topic, of course, but we will look at many aspects of American life as well

So what was America lreally ike in 1944? How much did it cost to buy a gallon of gas, a loaf of bread or a postage stamp?

What music were we listening to and how much did the average American make that year? You will learn about the Oscar winning best film and how Broadway was being transformed into something much modern. We will look at how the Cubsand the White Sox did, gaze at what a 1944 car looked like and how people dressed. Naturally, 1944 being an election year, our focus will also be to examine the tumutuous world of politics of 1944.

President Roosevelt was elected to a fourth term in 1944 and Harry Truman, largely an unknown figure was elevated to the Presidency.

Please join us as we put History In Perspective – 1944!