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This is the first 1,000 characters of 1185 words (4.74 pages) in the essay titled the sixties Many social changes that were addresses in the1960s are still the issues being confronted today. The ‘60s was a decade of social and political upheaval. Inspite of all the turmoil, there were some positive results: the civil rights revolution, John F. Kennedy’s bold vision of a new frontier, and the breathtaking advances in space, helped bring about progress and prosperity. However, there was alot of negative effects: student and anti-war protest movements, political assassinations, and ghetto riots excited American people and resulted in lack of respect for authority and the law. The decade began under the shadow of the cold war with the Soviet Union, which was aggravated by the U-2 incident, the Berlin Wall, and the Cuban missile crisis. along with the space race with the USSR. The decade ended under the shadow of the Vietnam war, which deeply divided Americans and their allies and damaged the country’s self-confidence and sense of purpose. Even if you weren’t alive in the ‘60s, you know what they meant when they said, “tune in, turn on, drop out.” you know why the nation celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’ birthday. All of the social issues are reflected in today’s society: the civil rights movement, the student movement, the sexual revolution, the environment, and more controversial The sixties is also known for its rapid birth rate. Nearly 76 million children were born to this generation, and for that they are called the “Baby Boomers.” Su... |
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