I think you need to include a few more major actions of the puppetmasters. I agree that the Eisenhower administration time frame is crucial for your concept. So, for what it is worth, I would add this.
After WW II the American public remained very influenced by the military and many political choices were justified by military considerations. But the military (or military industrial complex) does not operate as a sole or separate entity. There was the "problem" or "opportunity" of how to use the manufacturing and industrial capability created for the war effort, instead of retiring it or returning to the pre-war arrangements.
The financial, automobile, fossil fuel, and other industries promoted the idea of
consumerism and its companion,
planned obsolescence, and the suburbs were ideal for putting these ideas into practice. Auto related corporations actively dismantled public transportation in the
streetcar_conspiracy and, of course, cultivated public support for highway and roads designed for automobiles. Supposedly, Eisenhower was against interstate highways going through cities, but obviously they did. At this time oil supply totally overwhelmed demand and the issues were controlling supply and increasing demand. The suburbs really helped increase demand. Much or most of the American economy is based on suburban homes and auto transportation. The consumerism influence is really obvious.
The "American Dream" has been a very successful campaign in terms of its goals, similar to the huge American Flag seen at all car dealerships -- combine consumption with patriotism and get a winning sales pitch. Now, in the era of peak oil and environmental collapse, these ideas come into increasing disrepute since they are no longer solutions and have become problems.