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1940s: Italy, where Williams traveled more than once during the 1940s, is attempting to recover from the devastating events of World War II.
Today: Italy is a major tourist destination now that global travel is common.
1940s: Televisions make their way into people’s homes and new, televised dramatic forms such as the situational comedy (sit-coms) are developed.
Today: Most U.S. citizens tune into a favorite television comedy or drama each day of the week.
1940s: Musical films and plays become a dominant form during the...
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