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The aftermath of World War II provides a strong historical analogy for the current socio-economic climate. The Great Depression had dismantled the old economic structures, creating a vacuum for new ideas and innovations. Political polarization reached a fever pitch as movements like America First rose to prominence. However, the successful introduction of the New Deal Coalition by Franklin Delano Roosevelt marked a turning point, leading to a period of monumental growth from 1945-1970, known as the post-war boom. The boom facilitated transformative investments in public infrastructure, education, and social welfare programs that reshaped American society.