America During the 1960's

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This paper discusses events such as the assassination of President Kennedy and the war on poverty in order to assess their effect on contemporary American society. It also looks at the consequences of the Vietnam War and the manner in which the fight for civil rights impacted domestic policy.

The Great Society
The War on Poverty
The Great Society Deteriorates
The Vietnam War
Conclusion

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"The 1960's began well for America. President Kennedy appeared to have the social and economic aspects of the country under good control. After his assassination, President Lyndon Baines Johnson took over and attempted to continue Kennedy's ideals. Policies such as the war on poverty as well as other implementations such as civil rights for all were to form part of Johnson's "Great Society." This appeared to improve things after the tragic death Kennedy. However, horrors such as the Vietnam War and the subsequent economic crisis brought about a decline in the short-lived prosperity. Other elements such as violence resulting from resistance to new civil rights laws also contributed to decline where better administration may have resulted in progress. Below these elements are considered to arrive at a conclusion about the degree of progress and decline in America during this time."

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