What Made Growing Up in the 1940s So Special?

What was it really like to grow up in the 1940s? Real photographs of American childhood during World War II: roller skates, radio shows, Saturday matinees, and staying out until the streetlights came on. Join host Hal Whitaker for a look back at how your parents and grandparents grew up. No car seats, no screens, and gasoline rationed by the gallon, yet the children who lived it wouldn't trade those years for anything. CHAPTERS 0:00 Good evening, folks 1:00 Getting around without seat belts 2:20 The toy box in wartime 3:55 Roller skates, scooters, and bicycles 5:10 Radio shows and the Saturday picture show 6:20 The vacant lot and the creek 7:20 When neighbors knew your name 8:35 What those children had 9:15 One more look Did you grow up in the 1940s, or did someone you love? Tell us your family's story in the comments. ABOUT THIS CHANNEL The History Broadcast shares true stories of American life in the 1930s and 1940s and other decades through real photographs and videos. Hal Whitaker is the host and will be back many more times. PHOTO CREDITS Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, FSA/OWI Collection National Archives and Records Administration [List each photo: title, photographer, year] #1940s #AmericanHistory #Nostalgia