The Evolution of American Society 1960-1975

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This paper describes the most significant events in the history of the United States from 1960 to 1975. Among those events discussed are the Vietnam War, the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Tet Offensive, the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, and the release of the Pentagon Papers. The changes in politics, society, and attitudes that resulted from these historical episodes are also discussed.

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"U.S. movement against communism began with the Bay of Pigs Invasion. In 1961, the Bay of Pigs Invasion was an unsuccessful invasion of Cuba by Cuban exiles, supported by the U.S. government. These Cuban exiles were armed and trained by the U.S. government, and were projected to cause an uprising in Cuba. The uprising was intended to be used as a vehicle to bring down the communist regime of Fidel Castro. The invasion was unsuccessful; however, it brought to light the oppression of the Cuban people."

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