Post-War Florida: The Boom Years (1946-1959)

This course examines Florida's rapid transformation following World War II. We explore the massive population surge, the transition from an agricultural economy to a tourism and aerospace hub, and the social tensions of the era. Key topics include the development of the Everglades, the impact of the Cold War on the Space Coast, and the early years of the Civil Rights movement within the state. Participants will gain a factual understanding of the political and environmental changes that defined mid-century Florida through original research and historical narratives.