Political Climate Of The 1950's Vs. Today

Political Climate of 1950’s vs. Today The novelist Lauren Groff once wrote, “In America, possibly because of whatever the American dream is, this happens over and over again. These eras repeat” (“Lauren Groff Quotes”). Two such eras are the 1950’s and the 2010’s. The 50’s, remembered with the military-man Eisenhower; the 2010’s, with the watershed Obama, may seem stark in their physical attributes; however, at their heart, these two eras may have more in common than first realized. The political climate of the U.S. today is different from and similar to the climate of the 50’s because of governmental policy, foreign affairs, and those in power. Although not realized until the 60’s, the civil rights movement really took off in the 50’s. In 1954, the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education, stated that separate was not equal. Of the decision, President Eisenhower stated, "The Supreme Court has spoken and I am sworn to uphold the constitutional processes in this country -- I will obey” (“Domestic Politics under Eisenhower”). The society that Eisenhower grew up in was a
Radical extremists have put fear into American society, causing many to resent immigrants and refugees. President Trump has worked with foreign governments to eliminate the threat of radical extremists, specifically in the Middle East. During a conference in Saudi Arabia, Trump said, “[W]e are here to offer partnership, based on shared interests and values, to pursue a better future for us all” (“Donald Trump and . . . ”). Since the beginning of his term, Trump has pushed for secure borders. On January 25, 2017, Trump signed an Executive Order, part of which stated, “Among those who illegally enter . . . seek to harm Americans through acts of terror or criminal conduct” (“Executive Order: Border . . .”). This action received support from many far-right conservatives, and criticism from many