25 Aug 2011 7:06 pm
Redwood
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No. Because the war gave jobs. A lot of jobs. Mostly to women since the men were out fighting. A lot of the private sector flourished due to tool making, ship and plane construction, and even hollywood. They made a lot of films during that era. Additionally, Americans were forced to buy less of overseas goods and instead they bought American products. yes, I guess you are correct. we will probably not agree, but thats ok:)I think you DID agree. War spending IS Government spending and yes a lot of women worked. My mom made Wright Cyclone Engines for bombers. Worth Note though, us imports between 1935 and 1950 were quite low and likely would have not been high without the War. America was quite self sufficient then with just a few important imports.When I was young anything NOT made in the USA was a novelty. Those were prosperous times.