1956: The welfare state was in place in England with public ownership of the main public utilities, such as the telephone, gas, and electric production, national health was in place, and a national welfare system that provided at least minimal economic security for nearly the whole population.
Today: The public utilities have been privatized, and there have been broad reductions in public programs, including national health.
1956: The European Common Market was still an idea and movement across national boundaries was strictly controlled.
Today: The European Common Market is firmly in place, Europe is on the brink of having a common currency, and borders between countries are practically open.
1956: The Cold War between blocks of nations led by two superpowers was in full effect and nuclear annihilation was felt as a constant possibility.
Today: With.....
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