Post WWII and Present Washington State2Change in PoliticsPolitical shift from left.
Strong Congressional delegation meant more federal spending in Washington – military bases, contracts
Warren G.
Magnuson
Henry M.
Jackson
Boeing emerges as largest employer4The 1950’sBoeing production declinesShipyards close downLumber and fishing industries still strongMajor industries: aluminum, agriculture, aircraft, lumber, fishingCold War fears help economyNew housing constructionNew highways built: north & south, east & west (later became freeways)People move to suburbsCold War investigations: University professors and teachers fired.
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