HIST 425 - The United States from 1941 to 1963

A study of United States history from entry into World War II to the death of President John F. Kennedy. The course covers national government and politics, foreign policy and social history of the American people. World War II diplomacy and home front; Cold War; Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations; Red Scare; civil rights; suburbanization; mass culture; and other postwar social and cultural trends receive special attention.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation on an irregular basis (see schedule )

Cross-Listed with HIST 588

Class-Level Restriction Sophomore standing or above

Equivalent Courses HIST 588

Updates Change to prerequisites and class restrictions 8/2015, effective Winter 2016; Graduate Credit approval rescinded 2/2015, effective Fall 2015; Graduate Credit 07/2011; Links 04/2011

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