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America of the 1960's was a country undergoing a period of radical change. The nation was experiencing the horrors of the Vietnam War, the assassination of JFK, the new changes in counter-culture, and the Cold War. In addition to the political and societal changes, the decade not only saw the first man to orbit the Earth, but also saw man land on the Earths moon itself. In a period marked by political unrest and upheaval, American culture was going through just as drastic of a change. Drug use saw a marked rise, music often dealt with controversial topics of the day, and the "hippie" culture of the younger generations was in full swing. All this stood in stark contrast with the conservative culture and values of the 40's and 50's, bringing about one of the biggest social clashes the country had ever seen.

 

 

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