Lore & History
9 entries in the Mad Men compendium.
Lore & History — Era Chart
Korean WarA frozen conflict that thawed into a lifetime of secrets, trauma, and a stolen identity.Kodak ColorThe Carousel — a device that lets you travel back in time, to a place where you know you wRoger SterlingThe cynical, whiskey-soaked heart of a fading advertising empire.Cuban Missile CrisisThe season closes as the Cuban Missile Crisis unfolds in October 1962.AlcoholismThe liquid shadow that fuels ambition and destroys the men who drink it.Identity PerformanceIn an age of reinvention, the most valuable commodity is a convincing lie.Post-War SuburbiaA pristine facade hiding the rotting foundations of the American Dream.ConsumerismCrafting desire in an age of abundance.Marital InfidelityBehind closed doors, the perfect American family cracks under pressure.
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