The 1960's Essay

When most people think of the 1950’s or 1960’s, they think of Elvis, Greasers, jukeboxes, Woodstock, and rainbow peace signs and hippie love. Although these symbols are somewhat accurate (and very popular), not many people think about the changes society and culture went through. The 1950’s and 60’s were a time of great change and freedom for many Americans. Everything from World War II, to the gay liberation movement, to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 helped to change society. Many of the views American’s had on topics such as war, gender roles and sexual preference were changed greatly after these events and have led to our culture being what it is today. The 1950’s and 1960’s were a time where great changes took place that helped to

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The Americans fired back and advanced. The US left line was ordered back to secure the flank, and an 18-pound cannon dispersed the Mexican cavalry, which, in response, turned to the right, seemingly to threaten the flank or to attempt to take the supply train. The infantry sprang into action to make contact with the enemy cavalry, supported by the “Flying Artillery,” and was able to halt the immediate attack. During the cannon bombardment, a portion of the prairie caught fire and the smoke concealed the armies from each other. While waiting for the smoke to clear, the US 18-pound cannons had been moved forward to the road that the Mexican cavalry had once occupied. The Mexican Army also repositioned. After about an hour the smoke cleared, and the artillery commenced again. From its new position, the Americans created openings in the Mexican line of infantry. A squadron of dragoons were ordered to the left of the Mexican Army’s line but suffered from artillery fire as they moved forward. The US 4th Infantry was exposed to a significant barrage of cannon fire as they supported the two 18-pound cannons, and several men were killed or wounded. It was then that the Mexican cavalry began an advance on the right flank. As they got close, the infantry squared up a formation to interrupt their advance and a brisk fire of small arms began. The well-directed volley from the front of the line silenced all further firing from the cavalry. Frustrated, the Mexican Army began an attempt to flank the left of the US line. Bold and brilliant maneuvering of a battery quickly repulsed the enemy, who then retreated back to their original position. As a squadron of dragoons moved to assist the left flank, they gradually drove the Mexican Army back, and the enemy had a significant loss from the field. As night began to fall, the firing ceased and the Mexican Army fell back behind their positions and the

In Selma, Dr. King continued to organize and motivate blacks to march peacefully until they get the right to vote. On February 10, 1965, a group of students banded together and protested in front the courthouse where they were beaten with clubs, hit by police cars and electric cattle prods and held in jail for several days. Every day, there were marchers and arrests, many people were often beaten by the police. Dr. King announced that a march will be held on March 7, 1965 from Selma to Montgomery to voice their grievances. Marchers gathered at the Brown Chapel and around four in the afternoon, led by SCLC workers, Hosea Williams and John Lewis started their journey. As they approached Edmund Pettus Bridge, there stood Sheriff Clarke and State

600 marchers walked from Selma to Montgomery to change voting laws and fight racial discrimination against African Americans. This march took place in small

In March 1965, hundreds began the first of many attempts to march from Selma to the state capital of Montgomery, Alabama, in support of equal voting rights. The fight for black voting rights has been happening for many years a before the march. In February 18, 1965, the death of Jimmie Lee. Jackson during a peaceful march sparked the Selma to Montgomery marches. March 7, 1965, about 600 marchers were signifying voter’s rights and remembering Jackson’s sacrifice (Wynn T. Linda). The march was stopped by state troopers at the Edmund Pettus Bridge injuring many demonstrators. That day was called Bloody Sunday because of all the injuries the police caused. The nation saw everything that has happened on the broadcast and encourage many other to

The African-American Civil Rights Movement is arguably the largest and most successful push towards toward change in American history. The movement was influenced by some of the biggest figures in American history as well, led by Martin Luther King Jr. and influenced by others such as president Kennedy and Johnson. Amongst the numerous protests and powerful speeches during the Civil Rights Movement perhaps the most prominent is the series of three marches in 1965 known today as the “Selma to Montgomery” marches. The Selma to Montgomery marches were a series of three marches from Selma to Alabama’s capitol in Alabama There were multiple goals and objectives of these marches but the most obvious was to make the largest impact possible with a nonviolent approach. These marches marked the pinnacle of the movement gaining national attention and even the attention of president at that time Lyndon Johnson. Although there were numerous other marches, speeches, and protests throughout the time period of the African American Civil Rights movement, the marches from Selma to Montgomery are the most significant.

Exactly one minute and five seconds later, the troopers charged. The crowd was violently beaten with billy sticks and forced to inhale the toxic tear gas. The group attacking them did not show any pity as they repeatedly struck and pounded most of the nonviolent protesters as they attempted to scrambled away.

The sixties were considered a decade of revolutionary social norms, irresponsible excess, political tension, popular culture and Prices. "Getting the country moving again" was the promise of the 1960 Kennedy for President campaign, whether they voted for Kennedy or not, most Americans were ready for a change in 1960. From politics to the entertainment industry, the country's leaders and followers sought new directions, heroes, and missions. The post-war era had to end sometime, and the 1960s represented that transition to greatness. Kennedy served as the first recognized leader of this unexplored path to the "New Frontier," and for a while it seemed as if anything was possible. From the end of racism and poverty to an American on the moon,

The leader of the march was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and around two hundred thousand people attended and joined Dr. M.L.K. Jr. in this march. In August 1963 these people marched the roads of Washington, DC and they did this peacefully. During this march Dr. M.L.K. Jr. made his famous speech at the Lincoln Memorial "I Have a Dream". Also during this event members from both the NAACP and the National Urban League attended to show there support for civil rights.

Once the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, Martin Luther King Jr. led a march in Selma, Alabama. This march was to increase the amount of African American voters in Alabama. He was even arrested, but President Johnson let him out, and he was able to complete his march. These actions in Selma led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These numerous movements, whether they were marches, speeches, sit-ins, or boycotts made by Martin Luther King Jr. left a social impact on the world.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks were both all about peaceful protesting and felt like it got their message through better. One way Martin lead a peaceful March on Washington for jobs and freedom took place in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963, and was attended by some

The 1960’s in America was a time of pop culture, scholarship, and reform. With half of the population being under the age of 18, it created a large change in the culture. A fresh and youthful president at the start of the decade also gave America the glimpse of hope that it needed for its future and support through the ongoing Vietnam War. Meanwhile, the Civil Rights Movement was just heating up, and old social norms were relaxed while new reforms were pushed. The Swinging 60’s was molded by JFK’s short presidency, the Vietnam War, a triumphant Civil Rights movement, and the relaxed counterculture.

Martin Luther king Jr had arrived 15 December 1961, and the next day, with Ralph Abernathy, led a march of

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