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Celebrate the 250th History of the United States

San Diego from 1915-Today: The Forces That Shaped Our City

This one-hour presentation explores San Diego’s history from 1915 to today, beginning with the Panama-California Exposition and the creation of Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. From the challenges of the Great Depression to the tremendous growth during and after World War I and World War II, and into the rise of tourism and the 21st century, discover the key forces that have shaped San Diego into the city it is today.