Post-1945

Definition

Post-1945 refers to the period following World War II (WWII), starting from 1945 onwards. It signifies an era marked by significant global changes triggered by the war's conclusion.

Related terms

Cold War: The Cold War was an ideological conflict between the United States (and its allies) and the Soviet Union (and its allies) from 1947 to 1991.

Baby Boom: Baby Boom denotes the significant increase in birth rates that occurred between 1946 and 1964 as soldiers returned from WWII and started families.

Marshall Plan: The Marshall Plan was an American initiative launched after WWII to aid the economic recovery of European countries and prevent the spread of communism.