American Visions of Omnipotence (1945-1965)

Abstract

The United States of 1945-1965 can truly be considered the omnipotent country, or superpower, having reached unbelievable boosting
in every area domestically and abroad. Never were America’s dreams more potent and amusing than at the end of World War II. The
country had defeated the despair and poverty of the Great Depression, it had conquered the organized evil of militant fascism. The
depression taught Americans of that generation resilience and bravery; the war consolidated them in a common purpose. Americans
in 1945 stood confident at the top of global power; before them lay more wealth and happiness than any large group had ever dreamt
of.
Keywords: American dream, isolationism, resilience, consolidation