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• Mid 1940s-Early 1960s: During the Cold War Americans live in fear of nuclear war. Government sources do not give American citizens accurate or complete information about the potential effects of nuclear war and instead use propaganda to ease the minds of Americans.

  Today: Many Americans live in fear of terrorist attacks, especially biological and chemical warfare. President George W. Bush and other government representatives make frequent addresses to U.S....

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1. The Feminine Mystique: Introduction
2. Betty Friedan Biography
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9. Historical Context
10. Critical Overview
11. Essays and Criticism
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