J.D. Salinger: 4th Period

Graduated from Columbia University in 1939, however, he disliked formal education.

Entered the military in 1942 and served until the end of World War 2 in 1945.

Upon returning home from the war, Salinger began publishing numerous short stories.

One of these short stories was "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" (1948).

Published "The Catcher in the Rye" in 1951.

Led a very reclusive life in later years.

Died on January 27, 2010

The onset of The Cold War

McCarthyism; the "fight" against communism.

The begining of The Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968).