Cover of All-American Ads of the 50's

All-American Ads of the 50's

As McCarthyism swept across the United States and capitalism was king, white America enjoyed a feeling of pride and security that was reflected in advertising.

Subject
historysociology
Themes
art
Setting
20th centuryUSA
Audience
adult
Length
epic · 928 pages

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