The 1960s Of The 70s

The Sixties were an exciting revolutionary period with great cultural change. Some people called it the “decade of discontent” (Britannica) due to 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” (Woodstock 69). This decade was identified as such as a result of the peace movement and the emergence of the flower children. (Britannica) The sixties were about assassination, unforgettable fashion, new styles of music, civil rights, gay and women’s liberation, Vietnam, Neil Armstrong landing on the moon, peace marches, sexual freedom, drug experimentation, and Woodstock. All of these components caused a revolutionary change in the

The 1970s were a time of confusion and revolution in the United States. Integration finally prevailed in the public school system, with the major incident being in Little Rock, Arkansas. The United States went through an extreme energy crisis in the 1970s. Both Welfare and Social Security went through drastic reform policies throughout the decade. In addition, the U.S. economy fluctuated throughout the decade creating both good and bad times for many, as inflation rates hit an all-time high. The 1970s was an extremely influential decade in America's history, and one that helped to shape following decades.

The 1970's was a continuation of the 1960's and had many historical events that changed the world. There was new freedom for women, homosexuals, Native Americans, the elderly, the handicapped, and other minorities (The 1970s: Lifestyles and Social Trends: Overview). Many tragedies happened in the 1970's like: the Beatles broke up, Elvis Presley's death, JFK's assassination, Martin Luther King’s assassination, Robert F. Kennedy's assassination and many more tragedies. Many good things also happened during this decade. It was the year known as the hippie years and the disco fever years. It was the year congress approved the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) for women which changed the image of the world because women were free from the 70's and so

The 70s was groovy and funky all around. The Beatles broke up, M.A.S.H. Started, and abortion was legalized. Everyone talks about watergate or the palestinians, but no one seems to recognize the amazing advancements brought about in technology. In the 1970s technology was greatly advanced by the invention of the floppy disk and the VCR.

Many people challenged the status quo during the 70s, but one group that stood out to me was the Native Americans. The Native Americans become challenging the status quo prior to 1970 as early as 1961, they were trying to shape things for the better. "In 1961, more than 4000 members from 67 tribes gathered in Chicago and issued the Declaration of Indian Purpose..." (Brinkley 741). The document stressed the right to make their own choice and live the life that they wanted to live. This event was just the beginning of the American Indian civil rights movement, over the course of the next 20 years they kept pushing for new legal rights. After a push from the Indians, Congress passed the Indian Civil Rights act which protected them under the

The general argument made by Nicholas Lemann, in How the Seventies Changed America, is that several important historical trends were created or accelerated in the in seventies. More specifically, Lemann argues that the oil embargo, the rise of conservatism, and the middle-class tax-revolt during the seventies, shaped modern American society.

In conclusion, the 1970s were a time in history that will be remembered for many years to come. The Vietnam War was full of controversy and frustrated the American pride the country obtained after World War II. The colleges in the U.S. were a popular location for anti-war protestors and even resulted in the death of several students. The draft was in full effect and created “draft-dodgers” which mostly fled to Canada to escape the war. Many Americans felt our military should not have even been in Vietnam, but the government feared the communist domino

That 70s Show was a popular sitcom that first aired in the 90’s on FOX TV. It captured the lives of six friends going against societies assumptions by making impulsive decisions while handling their own lives, as well as their extremely Americanized families. Through an ideological perspective, the show reflects societies expectations and the actions that should be taken in order to fit into the 70s lifestyle. In addition, the sitcom overlooked various events that occurred throughout the time period such as technological advances, political movements and social ideologies.

David Farber and Bethy Bailey’s America in the 70’s is a collection from nine authors giving insight on the misunderstood decade. Each author draws heavily on the popular culture in the seventies to illustrate the political and economic transformation. Overshadowed by the 1960s, the seventies are thought to lack passionate champions and struggled in economic transformation. That, with the addition of the defeat in Vietnam, the loss in faith of the president after three failed presidencies and race and gender issues helped camouflage this decade. Americans had “uncertainty about the meaning of happiness, success, patriotism and national identity” (pg. 2).

Were you alive in the 1970’s? If so, you were alive in a crazy time, where everyone's outlooks and way of life changed dramatically. The book The Great Funk by Thomas Hines, shows how the 1970’s were overall more focused on the individual and finding out who you truly were as a person. The 1970’s was a time of immense creativity and experimentation in regards to our consciousness, the human body, and the way of life in the home. These changes came after, and were caused by many failed aspirations in the 1960’s.

The 1970’s were a very exciting time, the events that would be written in the history

Within every decade there are peaks and valleys which define how the era is remembered. Each decade is remembered for different things, such as the 1900’s being remembered for the invention of the airplane and the beginning of silent movies. While the 1950’s remind people of recovering from war, a new symphonic style of music, and the launch of Sputnik 1, it also brings back memories of the Korean War, McCarthyism, and the beginning of decolonization in Asia and Africa. The 60 's are often recalled as being the era that the Cold War heated up along with John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and the 70’s as the “hippie” decade. The positive and negative events of each decade leave some more memorable than others, a classic example of

The 1970s can be best understood as a transitional period in America. Starting in the 1950s, the power of the youth was on the rise, through civil rights activism and anti-war protests. This decade’s ideal citizen seemed to be the person helping others. Then the 1980s are more financially centered and individualistic. This decade’s ideal citizen is the one who measured success by how much money they made. The 1970s proved to be a time of bitterness, cynicism, and increased interest in one’s self for most of the people in America. Some of the events that contributed to this were the Kent State Massacre, Roe v. Wade, and the economic stagflation that happened in the latter part of the decade.

The 1970’s and 1980’s were a tough and chaotic time. So much happened, and it is all left in history. Deindustrialization start in the mid 1960’s and continued over to the 1970’s. The Sexual Revolution lasted throughout the 1970’s and Moral Majority began in the 1980’s. Lastly, the Cold War lasted through the 70’s and 80’s. Even though all these events had their downfalls, hardships, and struggles, the outcome was truly amazing. For example, women finally gained rights to vote and express their ideas equally. They were not allowed to do such thing before.

I wasn’t born or raised in the 70s but I did learn about it. When someone says “the 70s” I think of fun. My brain takes me to a vibrant image of bell bottom pants with a half opened button downed shirt, and flowers in women's hair. In the picture everyone is happy and holding up peace signs. The 70s seemed laid back without as much crime. Everything is slowed down without a rush. I see happiness and joy. I see fun. All time periods have their difficulties and in the 70s the problem was being too chill with what was happening around us. In the end, I enjoy learning and fantasizing over the