Sure was coming after that great victory of WWII. Great economy and really pleasant and courteous people as well with very low crime, and no drugs. We also had our borders under control. The future was bright until after the socialist welfare state was created and after the riots of the 60’s. Incrementally the liberals took over. Now look what we have in comparison. What a mess!
This really isn't the place to talk about this, but here's a kind of Cliff's Notes version:
After WW II, this country was VERY patriotic, children really WERE a "protected class", the theatre and movies were GREAT, actors and actresses, for the most part, could ACT, writers could write, and songs had melodies and NO "F" bombs.
Everyone dressed as well as they were able to afford, nobody walked around almost naked, people still had manners, and yes, illicit substances and those who used them were frowned upon.
The reason that our economy BOOMED, is because most of Europe's factories had been bombed/destroyed. Heck...Americans were even selling spaghetti to Italy! :-)