Mid-20th century

Definition

The period of time between the 1940s and the 1960s, specifically referring to the years from 1945 to 1975.

Related terms

Cold War: A period of political tension and rivalry between the United States and Soviet Union, which greatly influenced global events during the mid-20th century.

Civil Rights Movement: A social and political movement advocating for equal rights for African Americans in the United States during the mid-20th century.

Counterculture: A cultural movement that emerged during the mid-20th century, characterized by rejection of mainstream values and embracing alternative lifestyles.