| American Decades Primary Sources: 1960-1969 Contributor(s): Rose, Cynthia (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0787665940 ISBN-13: 9780787665944 Publisher: Gale Cengage OUR PRICE: $280.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2003 Annotation: The 1960s was an active decade in the United States -- politically, militarily, socially, and popularly. The 1960s saw the world come to the brink of nuclear war as the United States and Soviet Union faced off in the Cuban Missile Crisis, and U.S. advisors and troops were sent to Vietnam to combat communist forces wanting to take over that country. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he campaigned in Texas for reelection, plunging the nation into stunned mourning. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his inspiring "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington, and the Civil Rights Act became law, but King himself was assassinated. The public demonstrated in support of civil rights and against the military draft, sometimes resulting in riots and violence. While the 1960s contained the upheaval of violence and change, is also saw the colorful burst of tie dye, the first airing of Sesame Street, the wild popularity of the Beatles, and the first man to walk on the moon. The following documents are just a sampling of the offerings available in this volume:
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 973.91 |
| LCCN: 2002008155 |
| Series: American Decades: Primary Sources |
| Physical Information: 2.04" H x 8.68" W x 11.2" (4.91 lbs) 752 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1960's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
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| Publisher Description: The 1960s saw the world come to the brink of nuclear war as the United States and Soviet Union faced off in the Cuban Missile Crisis, and U.S. advisors and troops were sent to Vietnam to combat communist forces wanting to take over that country. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he campaigned in Texas for reelection, plunging the nation into stunned mourning. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his inspiring I Have a Dream speech at the March on Washington, and the Civil Rights Act became law, but King himself was assassinated. While the 1960s contained the upheaval of violence and change, is also saw the colorful burst of tie dye, the first airing of Sesame Street, the wild popularity of the Beatles, and the first man to walk on the moon. The following documents are just a sampling of the offerings available in this volume:
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