California in the 1940s

Travel back in time to the 1940s! Watch the day-to-day life in the 40’s with this remastered footage. The time machine passes through Newport Beach, Los Angeles, 101 freeway and California’s Oil Wells.

The 1940s were a time of great change in California and the rest of the United States. World War II had a significant impact on the state, as many Californians joined the military or worked in defense-related industries. The state’s population also grew significantly during this time as people migrated from other parts of the country in search of work.

Source: NASS