The Economic Miracle of America, 250 Years in the Making

The Economic Miracle of America, 250 Years in the Making

July 20, 2026 · 7 min · Season 1 · Episode 229

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The episode discusses the historical economic foundations of America leading up to its rise as a superpower post-World War II.

World War II marked America's rise as the world's superpower, but the nation's economic foundations were laid decades before, historians say. Read the original report here. Read the original report here.

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