Essay Archive - The Turbulent Sixties
The Turbulent Sixties
Throughout American history, each generation has sought to
individualize itself from all others preceding it. Decades of American
history can be separated to represent a distinctive set of values, culture,
and political ideals. The 1960's was a decade caught between euphoric,
idealistic beginnings and a discordant, violent climax. The music of this
time period produced a strong counterculture which sought to influence
America in a way never before experienced. The songs were the backbone of
this new age; they were the tunes which the generation danced to, marched
to, and got high off of. This paper will discuss the w....
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