60s Politics and Woodstock
Lyrics and Political Persuasions
"Look what's happening out in the streets!" What better line to characterize the feeling of the Americans throughout the chaos and turmoil of one of the most memorable decades in United States history, than this quote in the Jefferson Airplane song "Volunteers?" The people of the time were utterly awestricken by the horrors they were being forced to endure, and they decided they would do the best they could to publicize their total disgust for the United States' approach to its people. The 1960's was a decade to remember, a decade that drastically changed the lifestyles of so many people in the Western World. Not only were the people's lifestyles changing, but their country and government were enduring various drastic and permanent transformations. Politics, ways of living, and beliefs were among the most prominent elements of change in the United States. During this time of optimism, a "youth revolution" took place in dress, music, and values, and as a result, accepted ideas about sex, politics and religion were challenged. While at some points they tried to stray away from all the politics, many of these young people took lead roles in a great deal of the political turmoil that swept over much of the world. This political conflict often ended in violence, which was a growing and disturbing issue of the 60's. Another social aspect that coincides with the 60's is the many civil rights movements and protests. By 1960, many people hoped and prayed for the equality of races in America, but still, as 1960 began, Jim Crow remained the law of the land. As a result of mass frustration, groups like the Black Panthers along with leaders such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. decided to step out in society and defend what they knew was right. During that "youth revolution," many other changes were brought about, including the change from the happy and colorful "swinging" aspect of the early 60's to the new
"Look what's happening out in the streets!" What better line to characterize the feeling of the Americans throughout the chaos and turmoil of one of the most memorable decades in United States history, than this quote in the Jefferson Airplane song "Volunteers?" The people of the time were utterly awestricken by the horrors they were being forced to endure, and they decided they would do the best they could to publicize their total disgust for the United States' approach to its people. The 1960's was a decade to remember, a decade that drastically changed the lifestyles of so many people in the Western World. Not only were the people's lifestyles changing, but their country and government were enduring various drastic and permanent transformations. Politics, ways of living, and beliefs were among the most prominent elements of change in the United States. During this time of optimism, a "youth revolution" took place in dress, music, and values, and as a result, accepted ideas about sex, politics and religion were challenged. While at some points they tried to stray away from all the politics, many of these young people took lead roles in a great deal of the political turmoil that swept over much of the world. This political conflict often ended in violence, which was a growing and disturbing issue of the 60's. Another social aspect that coincides with the 60's is the many civil rights movements and protests. By 1960, many people hoped and prayed for the equality of races in America, but still, as 1960 began, Jim Crow remained the law of the land. As a result of mass frustration, groups like the Black Panthers along with leaders such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. decided to step out in society and defend what they knew was right. During that "youth revolution," many other changes were brought about, including the change from the happy and colorful "swinging" aspect of the early 60's to the new