In fact, check this out, and compare the cost of any of these things with today's dollars. You will begin to see what I mean.

Cost of Goods 1938

"Harvard Tuition: $420 a year.

A gallon of gas: 10 cents.

Movie ticket: 25 cents

Postage stamp: 3 cents

Average income: $1,731 per year

House: $3,900"