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World War II Homefront Era: 1940s

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Women Replace Men in the Workforceread more »view slideshow »

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Internment of 120,000 Persons of Japanese Ancestryread more »view slideshow »

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Bracero Program Establishes New Migration Patternsread more »view slideshow »

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The Port Chicago Incidentread more »view slideshow »

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African American Trailblazers in Sportsread more »view slideshow »

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Momentous Change for Chinese Americansread more »view slideshow »

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Latin & Black Entertainers Advance On/Off Stageview slideshow »

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African Americans in CA Cities: A Political Force for Changeview slideshow »

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War Vets Protest Housing Shortagesread more »view slideshow »

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Post War Workers Protest Salary Cuts & Layoffsread more »view slideshow »

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  • Early California: pre-1769–1840s
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  • Depression Era: 1930s
  • World War II Homefront Era: 1940s
  • Homogenization, Protests & Outright Rebellion: 1950s
  • Unforgettable Change: 1960s
  • Cultural Realignment & Economic Recession: 1970s
  • The Reagan Years: 1980s
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