The Natural | Compare and Contrast
1950s: Money poured into defense spending during the 1940s helped to create a successful military-industrial complex that bolstered the economy in the 1950s. Companies produced goods that enabled them to become prosperous and hire more workers who would in turn buy more goods.
Today: A healthy economic forecast causes the stock market to soar and pays huge dividends to investors.
1950s: Critics attack Senator Richard Nixon's moral character when rumors of illegal funds surface during the 1952 presidential campaign.
Today: Critics attack...
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