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    60s America Through Images

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    historical developments in the mere space of a decade. Throughout the 60s Americans experienced and witnessed many events such as war‚ civil rights campaigns and protests‚ assassinations‚ technological developments and the emergence of a popular culture and counterculture. Photography came to the fore at the start of the 20th century and a huge emphasis was put on the visual to experience culture. The historical developments of the 60s can be seen clearly through the visual culture as they portray the

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    Pop Culture In The 60's

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    In addition to changing Canadian mentality ‚ Hippies have created an era of pop culture and lifestyle that has been carried into present times . During the early 60’s ‚ many Hippies migrated to rural areas of Canada and lived off the land as a way to get in touch with nature . For those who could not afford to live in remote locations ‚ communal living was the next best option as many Hippies were homeless and could only live comfortably by sharing with others . Communal living was the most preferred

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    Pop Music In The 60's

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    rights and peace marches‚ sexual freedom‚ drug experimentation‚ and a presidential assassination. All of these different social components came together to influence one of the most defining features of the 60’s‚ the music. From acid rock to soul‚ folk to Motown‚ and everything in between; the 60’s was a decade of diverse and interesting musical styles that signified a changing world. This essay will explore the development of pop music in the sixties‚ through it’s different genres‚ and attempt to

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    Hippie Vans In The 60's

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    The 60’s was mostly a time of peace but it also seemed like there was never any hope for teens. By today’s standards‚ 60’s teens were less likely to find a good job‚ and that’s mostly because most of them were hippies that dropped out of high school and smoked pot in a VW Bus. However‚ these actions can be justified by the fact hippies often just wanted to live a more peaceful and stress free life than society had to offer them. In the present‚ teens are less rebellious than their hippie counterparts

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    attention from the people‚ he was trying to make a living out of his own films. Therefore‚ pornography was first legalized in the San Fernando Valley (Faraci). Proposition 60 is a ballot that wants to protect adult film workers

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    The people who lived in the sixties saw many political changes throughout the decade. Some of these changes led to distrust in the government and how the people viewed the government. The people saw many mistakes and failures but also witnessed a lot of successful things that did happen. The Cuban Missile Crisis‚ Vietnam War‚ Civil Rights Movements‚ & the first man on the moon were all events that greatly influenced the decade of the 1960s. The people entered the 60’s with a new hope as John F. Kennedy

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    “Eleanor Rigby” and life in 60s The Beatles‚ one of the most famous bands in the world‚ have many great songs. “Eleanor Rigby” is definitely one of them. The song was written primarily by Paul McCartney. There are only two characters mentioned in the song‚ and Eleanor Rigby and Father McKenzie‚ and the entire story happens in the church. Eleanor Rigby picks up rice after a wedding and wearing a face the she “keeps in a jar”. Father McKenzie always writes boring words at his sermon and darns his

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    Its over

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    know if they started off that color. But because I was so worn out and tired It looked like the most comfortable place I would ever lay my head. "How have I made it through today?" As Im laying on the bottom bunk with my new battle buddy directly over me ‚ I can’t help but wonder what the days ahead will hold. So many different thoughts are runing through my mind. Am i strong enough mentally or physically to succeed . I am so scared but at the same time curious for the next day to begin. This is

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    The Sixties were an exciting revolutionary period of time with great social and technological change. Some people called it the "decade of discontent" because of the race riots in Detroit and La‚ and the demonstrations against the Vietnam War. Other people called it the decade of "peace‚ love‚ and harmony". It was called this because of the peace movement and the emergence of the flower children. (Britannica) The sixties were about assassination‚ unforgettable fashion‚ new styles of music‚ civil

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