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Dalton 1Prairie Dalton Sherry PrewittELA Period 22/25/14The 1960s were a judgment of conviction of granting immunity and revolution for the United States. The decade brought along a changed world and a transformed culture. The 60s hosted an influential series of events that assailable many doors in politics, war, and pop culture that would continue to have an impact for many years to come. The beginning of the 60s marked a point in time when the children of the post World War II baby boom became teenagers and young adults. This collective youth wanted change for the world in which they were growing up. These changes affected education, values, life dash, and laws as well as many other things. The surge of youth caused the conservative way of the previous decade to sway to a more broad(a) path. People learned that politics could be affected through peaceful demonstrations and protests. This change in thinking affected many things during that time, and still has an effect today. (Goodwin, Susan and Becky Bradley.)The 60s were an especially big year for politics. With the beginning of the decade came the inauguration of charismatic, young J.F.K. The president wanted to get the country moving again, after the personal effects of the previous war. Kennedy made promises of keeping the United States ahead of the Dalton 2Soviet Union in the Space Race and Cold War. The nation was on the rim of a new political era. Once elected, winning against Richard Nixon by a landslide, he raised minimum wage, set up peace corps and heavy supported the coming civil rights movement. (Politics Power to The People).Problems such as racial justice and g breaker equality h... ...l-known english model of the time, popularized nearsighted hair as well as different makeup styles, including nude lips and large false eyelashes. Mens styles included bright, colorful patterns and fabrics that contrasted the pastels that were in style for women. Suits included frills and cravats, wide ties, crazy prints and leather. (Fashion in The 1960s) Longer hair was also becoming more acceptable for men after The Beatles became popular, influencing mop-top styles and shaggier hair. Towards the end of the decade, the androgynous hippie style emerged. It included flared bell-bottom jeans, tie-dyed shirts, headbands and sandals.After ten years, the decade finally came to a close. Changes in politics, war and pop culture opened many doors for coming decades. Events in these areas were not only impacted the 60s, but impacted more in many ways for years to come.