On March 24 at 11 a.m., Charles Ballard, Ph.D., professor, Michigan State University, examines Michigan's economy at its peak in the 1950s. At the time the state had a booming manufacturing sector and unparalleled population growth. We'll discover how these seeds of phenomenal success led to the economic struggles of today. This presentation is part of a series of programs, The 1950s: Affluence and Anxiety in the Atomic Age, at the Lorenzo Cultural Center, Hall and Garfield roads, Macomb Community College’s Center Campus, Clinton Township. Admission is free, although pre-registration at 586-445-7348 is required. Visit www.lorenzoculturalcenter.com to register online and for more information.
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