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Pop Culture In The 1940's
The pop culture in the 1940’s was very classy and took place in World War 2. For example the music that was created consisted of trumpets, saxophones, clarinets, trombones, and etc. Movies in the 1940’s had already developed color in the era. A few films that were admired in this era were The Great Dictator, Fantasia, The Grapes of Wrath, etc. Television was a popular product at this time. A few television shows were Mary Kay and Johnny, The Ed Sullivan Show, Candid Camera, Texaco Star Theater, The Lone Ranger, and etc.

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