1945 The Land of Lawns—Suburbanization

1945 The Land of Lawns—Suburbanization

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection
S1 E38: This lecture covers an overlooked turning point in American history, post-World War II suburbanization. Look at the origins of the "suburban ideal," examine early versions of suburbanization, learn about the five federal policy initiatives that led to the extraordinary housing boom, meet the "Henry Ford of middle-class housing," and more.