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Counterculture protesters |
The counterculture of the 1960's proved to be a groundbreaking and revolutionary
breakthrough in modern society. The rapidly-spreading alternate lifestyle among the youth of the nation was both extraordinary
and frightening to the contrasting conservative society of the 1950's. The shift in culture that
was sweeping the nation like wild-fire established a rebellious air but this sense of revolt was contrasted with the attitude
and essentially peaceful nature of the hippie. Using non-violent protests allowed the peace-seeking youth to accomplish several
civil rights goals and express their anti-Vietnam War beleifs effectively. The hippie culture took root and grew rapidly as
it gathered popularity and more young college students throughout the nation became attracted to the lifestyle. The counterculture
of the 1960's brought about a large change in society and shook the philosophies of life in America for generations.
Buffalo Springfield-For What It's Worth Performance
Jefferson Airplane -Somebody to Love -Woodstock(1969)
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