The period of time immediately following the end of a major war, in this case, referring to the time after World War II. It was a time of rebuilding and readjustment for countries involved in the conflict.
Related terms
Baby Boom: A significant increase in birth rates that occurred during the post-war era as soldiers returned home from war and started families.
GI Bill: Legislation passed after World War II that provided benefits such as education and housing assistance to veterans, contributing to post-war economic growth.
Red Scare: A period during the Cold War when there was widespread fear of communist infiltration in American society, leading to investigations and persecution of suspected communists.