The years 1945 to 1965 were the Golden Age of the Golden State. The economy was booming and jobs were plentiful. A torrent of tax revenue (and the bond issues it supported) led to widespread expansion of the parks system, the university system, K-12 schools, and public works. In 1962, California passed New York to [...]
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The Shadow of the Golden Age
Posted in California, History, Politics on February 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
