Includes bibliographical references (pages 606-608) and index.
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The Americans: population and immigration -- Weather and climate -- Chronology, 1946-1990 -- The American economy -- Transportation -- Communications -- Vital statistics and health care -- Religion -- Politics and government -- Military forces and wars: hot and cold -- States -- Cities of the United States -- Prominent and representative Americans -- Education -- Science and technology -- Art and architecture -- Entertainment -- Sports -- Crime and punishment -- Selected documents.
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Uses statistical tables, charts, photographs, maps, and illustrations to explore everyday life in the United States during the Cold War period.