In 'Fortress America,' Examining How Fear Crept Into American Life
Historian Elaine Tyler May says that since the Cold War, fear has crept into American life. Her new book, Fortress America, examines key events that shaped today's political climate.
by Ray Suarez
Dec 17, 2017
2 minutes
Historian Elaine Tyler May says that ever since the Cold War, fear has crept into American life and created apathy toward democracy.
During that time, the government and media gave Americans constant warning about nuclear war and communism â adults were encouraged to build shelters, children practiced hiding under their desks to prepare for a possible nuclear attack.
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