The presidential election of 1960 made history with the second catholic that run for president, and first to actually attained victory. The election was so close in results, and fought vigorously by both candidates; John F. Kennedy versus the well experienced Vice President Richard M. Nixon. At this election, the use of televised debates was a premier and new thing in the election at that time, which had a huge impact on the voter's decision. John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29, 1917. He graduated from Harvard in 1940; soon after, he joined the United States Navy as a skipper for PT-109.…
Yes, I believe that the a settlement should be extended to the Metis but not in the form of money,. Some of the metis were involved in the sixties scoop, and they do feel as if they have been left out. The sixties scoop like residential schools is not one of Canada’s best ideas for the indigenous community, and it was quite evil to many of the indigenous children that went through the event. I do believe that the government should have “settled” the sixties scoop, but in a different way. Money doesn’t do a thing.…
The women’s movement of the 1960s was a movement that should have happened a long time ago. Women have been excluded from the government since the beginning of America even though they were just as important as men were to certain events, like abolition or prohibition. Women are central to society and should have been treated as such from the beginning. The movement took decades to be included in mainstream culture. When it finally was being talked about, the movement accomplished many goals women wanted.…
The Changing Seventies in Canada During the 1970’s many things happening that didn’t happen in the before this decade. The Seventies are also known as the “pivot of change”. During this decade numerous things socially, politically and economically changed in Canada and around the world.…
Chapter one of David Halberstams’ “The Fifties” begins with admiration for Franklin D. Roosevelt, but more importantly the fearfulness in the Republicans minds “ that their party might be permanently in the minority”(1). Roosevelt became a transnational leader in a time of need; in that time the Democratic Party built upon a basic foundation, and became more powerful. The Democratic Party was separated by the northern and south standings, but was able to stay connected through patronage and power; whereas the republicans did not, all they had in common was defeat. When people get in a slump it is very difficult to get out of it. It takes a strong leader and a lot of dedication to get back on top.…
Macy gromowsky 7th grade english mrs.king January 20,1016 culture of the 60s! Many people don’t understand how important 1960 was to the united states of America. But it was the decisions made then that shaped America today.there was protests,sit ins and riots along with music,hippies and drug abuse. The war was also going on at this time.…
During the 1960’s America was facing many controversial issues such as the civil right movements, Nuclear arms race, The Vietnam War and young adults were becoming unhappy with the current political and cultural standards so they began to express themselves and their newfound desire for equality, peace, and love. And their unwillingness to conform to the rules and standards of the U.S. began the rebellion and the new generation, counterculture. In the the spring of 1962 five dozen college students known as Students for a Democratic Society met near Port Huron, Michigan to discuss these troubling political issues and on June 16, the gathering ended when they agreed on a political stance that would clearly express their ideals known as the Port…
The 1967 referendum was an important part of Aboriginal history as it finally allowed them to be acknowledged as Australians, and demonstrated that the majority of Australian people accepted Aborigines in society. This event is historically significant as it is recognised to be one of the largest ‘yes’ votes ever recorded in a federal referendum and is therefore seen as a momentous occasion in Australian history. This referendum helped to demonstrate to the government and the white population that they were ready to accept social and political change throughout society by accepting Aborigines as equal human beings. The 1967 Referendum was held on the 27th May 1967 and is the day that Aboriginal people were finally allowed to be counted as…
Josh sharp 2nd hour The 1960’s was a rough time for the citizens of the United States. Once the year 1964 came around, well known leaders were beginning to be assassinated. It all started when president John F Kennedy was assassinated in a open top car in Dallas Texas. The next assassination happened to Malcolm X on his way to deliver a speech about his new organization. Three years later Martin Luther king Jr was assassinated on a balcony.…
Lesbian Feminism and the Politics of Difference in the 1970’s started off describing Audre Lorde, a truly pivotal character in the black, lesbian, and feminist movements of her time. The self-described “black, lesbian, feminist, poet, warrior, mother” was born to Caribbean immigrant parents in Harlem in 1934. Through her upbringing, Lorde thrived in poetry, a strength that would follow her into adulthood. She used his to her advantage as she progressed through the working class throughout her life. Lorde believed in “strength in difference”.…
The presidential election of 1960, touted as the first modern campaign (Donaldson), was one of the tightest races in American history. Massachusetts 's John F. Kennedy and Texas 's Lyndon B. Johnson held the presidential and vice-presidential spots on the democratic ticket, respectively, and California 's Richard Nixon and Massachusetts 's Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. occupied the positions on the republic ticket. This tight race involved battles related to appearances, religion, and political perspectives, impacting progress in the civil rights movement and also diplomatic agreements involving international affairs. This paper will explore the significance of the presidential campaign of 1960 through examination of television presence, physical…
The 60’s had begun with multiple incidents and escalations such as The Bay of Pigs, The Cuban Missile Crisis, and The assassination of President John F. Kennedy. A new president came in and swiftly took over as President Lyndon Johnson initiated new policies with The Civil Rights Bill, The Voting Rights act, and The Great Society. Johnson easily won re-election in 1964 and the future of his administration looked bright. Then the gigantic problem of the War in Vietnam casted a shadow that Johnson’s administration would never be able to break. As a result, Lyndon Johnson’s presidency was finished before he could run again, the Democratic Party fell into chaos, and a new generation led an anti-war movement that divided the country.…
The expansive welfare society of the 1960s was mainly as a results of Johnson’s initiatives of 1965-1967, referred as the Golden Society (GML 977). According to GML the initiatives provided health services to the poor and elderly, direct food aid to the poor (food stamps), increased government spending in education and urban development. Johnson also set up new cabinet offices and agencies like Housing and Urban Development and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission respectively (GML 977). Such measures greatly increased federal government involvement in the people’s social welfare and nation’s economy. Additionally, the sixties was an era radical changes in the nation’s state of affairs.…
Some may feel in order to understand teenage life in the 60s you have to be there to experience there life. I personal think this is true, you could have some type of understanding from history but you will never fully understand the life they lived unless you were there to live it. When people think of the sixties, they automatically think of things like Woodstock, drugs, and unhygienic long-haired teenagers. In 1960s John Kennedy was a young president that symbolized a spirit of hope for the nation especially true for the teenagers. When Kennedy was murder many felt that their hopes died to.…
Comparison between the 1960s And 2000 Following the 1960s, fashion in the beginning of 2000 has moved from the minimalist approach, to incorporate several dressing styles. In the beginning of 2000, designers began incorporating more patterns and colors in their clothes, using inspiration from the vintage clothing of the 1960s, 1970s, and eras of 1980s. In comparison to 1960s, fashions in 2000 turned to be more feminine, decent and attractive than those of former year, an indicator of better lining. For instance, women started dressing in denim jackets and miniskirts, halter tops, low-rise jeans, belly shirts and Capri pants.…