1950s Crossword puzzle
Across
- 2. US plan to rebuild western Europe and prevent the spread of communism by giving $13 billion.
- 4. Ambitious proposals by Truman to extend FDRs New Deal focused on increasing social security, the minimum wage etc.
- 7. Movement that rejected conformity, materialism, and conventional academic writing in favor of spontaneous expression.
- 9. successor to league of nations, created to prevent large scale global wars and foster cooperation.
- 10. US Government official accused of being a communist during the red scare destroying his career.
Down
- 1. Music genre originating in the US in the late 40s and early 50s formed by the collision of African American music and Southern and urban Northern music.
- 3. 33rd president of the United States who assumed the role after the death of his predecessor.
- 5. House of representatives designed to investigate alleged disloyalty to the United States like the spread of anti-American propaganda.
- 6. Provided WW2 veterans with federal aid for education, medical care, and low interest home loans among other things.
- 8. network of roads designed to connect cities, boost defense, and facilitate commerce