60s

Note: We are also using slides from earlier posting: "Pax Americana, 1950-1963"

American Society, 1964-1973

Baby boom generation moves into young adulthood: material promise of post-war world is realized: focus on education

Activism of JFK gives rise to social movements of a varied nature:

feminist movement, Vietnam War, Black Panthers, Gray Panthers- a politicized culture emerges: 1964 & 1968

Yet, not all are affected by new activism: conservatism maintains - reaction to new politics

A "Great Society(?)"

Death of JFK ushers in a national malaise - "change" is about

"Great Society-" extending the New Deal programs - & new ones

"Great Society" - use of government to bring about greater social equality

modern welfare system created, educational programs, beg. of affirmative action

Q-Is power of federal government to enact positive change legitimate?

Feminist Movement

Galvanized by Betty Friedan, 1963: The Feminine Mystique: signaled changing attitude away from domestic ideal

late 60’s: overt politicization of movement-key individuals: Gloria Steinam- founds Ms.

early 70’s: fight for Equal Rights Amendment - not realized

United States, 1964-1973

Realization of success in space: Apollo program vaults Americans to leadership in space race - (moon landing, 7/20/69)

Richard Nixon, 1968: restoration of "law & order" (silent majority?)

continued business expansion-still riding post-WWII boom

"sexual revolution:" birth-control pill, counter-culture re-define sexual mores