The Bigger Picture: American Politics and Culture in Historical Context  Eighty Years On: The Legacy of World War II in American Society and Politics

Eighty years after the end of World War II, this public panel will explore the lasting impact of the war’s conclusion on the development of American society and politics. By connecting international developments with local transformations, the discussion highlights how the war’s aftermath fundamentally reshaped the United States. Topics will include the creation of the postwar world order and its geopolitical and domestic implications, the rise of the national security state, and the resulting effects on American politics, the economy, and the labor market. The panel will also examine the war’s role in catalyzing the Civil Rights Movement and trace major socio-cultural shifts such as migration patterns, gender role transformations, labor shortages, and the suburbanization of American life, reflecting on how World War II continues to shape American life.

 

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