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Which key political and cultural changes introduced in the 1960s were the most threatening to the conservatives (in the 1970s)?

Obviously, the most threatening to the conservatives were political and cultural changes capable to shake the very foundations of American society. First of all should be named newly acquired political rights of non white Americans, this important step towards complete elimination of racism and segregation considerably reduced the possibility of intensive exploitation and unfair treatment […]

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What caused the youth movement of the 1960s

The youth of 1960s were baby boomers – a large generation born immediately after WW II which brought to the US an unprecedented prosperity. This affluence was a well merited reward of their parents’ hard work, sacrifices and heroic efforts resulting in Allies’ victory. Loans and privileges granted to millions of war veterans by the […]

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