Discusses characteristics and events of the 1960s, and examines the time period's legacy in American history. Includes biographical sketches, a timeline, photographs, and further resources.
Content Note
Foreword -- Important events of the 1960s -- Introduction : the defining characteristics of the 1960s -- What conditions led to the 1960s? -- The pursuit of American exceptionalism -- Vietnam -- The fight for social justice -- Birth of a new American culture -- What is the legacy of the 1960s?.