baby boom

From “Say kids, what time is it?” to “Up against the wall, NOW”

From fall-out shelters to Internet service providers

From “Can’t Buy Me Love” to IRAs and 401ks....

The nation’s population increased 19 million in the 1940’s and

by 30 million in the 1950’s. This was known as the baby boom and

continued until the mid 1960’s. During the 1950’s, school enrolments

increased 13 million. Sales of music instruments went from $86

million in 1950 to $149 million in 1950. “Keep up with he Joneses”

was the slogan back then. Whatever my neighbours have.. I shall

Lou Phillips, born in June 1950, the typical baby boom child

who was showered in toys, music lessons, Girl Scouts and could

have whatever her hearts desire... Or was she?

Lou grew up without a father. Her origina

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Some common words found in the essay are:
Tyler Texas, Girl Scouts, Love IRAs, Bunker Fancy, Lou Phillips, Wide Web, baby boom, Boom Woodstock, LSD Lattes, own clothes, father died, Grateful Dead,
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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)