The late 20th century was a time of profound change in the United States, and if the pundits gathered to pick which of the 50 states underwent the most significant transformation during that time, it’d be hard to argue against Alabama.
Historically one of the country’s largest producers of agricultural products ranging from cotton to livestock, America’s 22nd state — known best as the “Heart of Dixie” — is now an emerging technological hub drawing some of the best and brightest talent from around the globe in numerous industries including aeronautics, automotive, and information technology.