The big reason was the it really was comparatively good compared to the decades on either side.
1930's Great Depression, nuff said.
1940's World War 2, nuff said.
1950's Booming economy, optimism, social stability.
1960's Vietnam, Civil Rights, Culture War.
The '50's had problems, Korea, Little Rock etc. but comparatively comes off very well.
1930's Great Depression, nuff said.
1940's World War 2, nuff said.
1950's Booming economy, optimism, social stability.
1960's Vietnam, Civil Rights, Culture War.
The '50's had problems, Korea, Little Rock etc. but comparatively comes off very well.