The rise and fall of the American century: Stunde null (conclusion)

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We are approaching a "Stunde null" - where everything that America gained in terms of wealth and economy, because of World War II, has passed. It's irrational to think that the spoils and advantages from a conflict would last more than a few generations, if even. But some of the developments that have taken place have hastened that change. This is the unfortunate conclusion; what we do about it is another question.