Dec 16, 2009

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...