r/1940s↗
The 1940s: arguably the most important decade of the 20th century.
World War II, swing music, ingenious fashion during ration time, great literature... Let's discuss!
72k subscribers217 posts / mo in Sep 202682 authors / mosince 2012
r/1940s has 72k members (+43% over the last 12 months). It gets about 217 posts a month from 82 people. Top topics: Hollywood Actresses, Classic Hollywood Stars and Classic and Contemporary Jazz & Blues.
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- Hollywood Actresses1.2%
- Classic Hollywood Stars1.2%
- Classic and Contemporary Jazz & Blues0.9%
- Marilyn Monroe Photos0.6%
- Marilyn Monroe Photos0.5%
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- IMDb
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