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How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (Update)

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The Supermarket Revolution

This chapter delves into the evolution of supermarkets in the U.S. from the 1930s, emphasizing the impact of industrial agriculture on food affordability and shopping habits. It also examines the interplay between government agricultural policies and the rise of retail giants amid Cold War-era agricultural transformations.

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