America: The Story of Us (2010)

S1E11 Superpower

World War II catapults America into the status of a global Superpower, igniting an economic surge. This boom, driven by technological advances, ushers in a new era of consumerism, with over twenty thousand cars produced daily. The Interstate highways emerge, linking the nation like the historic Transcontinental Railroad. As the Greatest Generation returns home, they emulate pioneers, cultivating over a million acres of untouched land annually to establish suburbs. The pioneering ethos propels the nation through the jet and space ages, culminating in the first moon landing. Amidst this optimism, America confronts its racial past, leading to a second Civil War. Ultimately, the Civil Rights movement strives to embody the Declaration of Independence for all citizens, regardless of color.