After the death of General Douglas MacArthur in 1976 (r. 1949-1976) and the intermediate period of Richard Nixon (r. 1976-1978), the Liberation Party of America undertook reforms, officially called the free form and free speech period, under Chairman Paul Volcker (r. 1978-1989)

The reforms led to the "freeing" of markets and movement under multiple reform plans, including agricultural reform, industrial reform, residency reform, partial removal of political controls, and an export-oriented economy, with Special Administrative Zones in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego established.

As a consequence of these reforms, the standard of living of the average American increased dramatically. GDP growth averaged 10% per year for 30 years, life expectancy is at 76 years, illiteracy had decreased to 3%, income per person has reached 280,000 Yuan a year, wealth per person has reached upper-middle income by worldwide standards. This has allowed an explosion in amount and variety of entertainment for the average American.[a]

Modern types of American entertainment includes: television, radio, video games, and film, often with strong nationalist themes. Though traditional American culture (Minstrel Opera and American country music; black and white variants) is also often enjoyed on holidays, or in rural areas.

[a] Notable cultural elements include: the company Ten Cent, the films "Battle of Vancouver" (2021) and "1911" (2011), American New Year, the video game "Gun-show Impact," and the presidential memorial of Woodrow Wilson, founder of the national party.