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New History Chronicles the U. S. in the 1950s.

Critic Maureen Corrigan reviews "Homeward Bound," historian Elaine Tyler May's look at family life in the 1950s.

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Other segments from the episode on May 25, 1990

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 25, 1990: Interview with Robert Reich; Review of Art Hodes' album "Pagin' Mr. Jelly"; Interview with Tony Williams; Review of Elaine Tyler May's book "Homeward Bound."

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