America in the 20th Century: The Post-War Years.(Brief article)(Video recording review)

America in the 20th Century: The Post-War Years. DVD. approx. 40 min. with tchr's, guide. Media Rich Learning. 2009. ISBN 978-0-9745-4176-1. $79.

Gr 7 Up--This well-made production, divided into three segments, provides an introduction to life in the United States during the post-World War II years. "Truman" describes the challenges that Harry Truman faced when he became President, including his responsibilities as Commander in Chief and his decision to drop the atomic bomb, the difficulties of the country's conversion to a peace-time economy, and his dramatic 1948 reelection. "I Like Ike" discusses President Dwight Eisenhower's moderate Republican views on domestic issues, …