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Political and Social Change of the 60’s & 70’s

1960 to 65 – Civil Rights movement, John F. Kennedy (1961 to 1963) and Lyndon Johnson (1963 to 1965) were presidents.
1963 – President John F. Kennedy assassinated (1961 to 1963).

1965 to 70 – Demonstrations against Vietnam War, Lyndon Johnson (1963 to 1965) and Richard Nixon (1965 to 1974) were presidents.
1966 to 69 – Hippie movement, Richard Nixon (1965 to 1974) was president.

I grew up in an era of change.  I feel that it’s very important to document this change from a personal perspective so the youth of today can experience this change.  Below are excerpts from my book, “Checkered Fences”.

“I watched the afternoon news with my Daddy daily.  I especially remember the year 1968 and the many events that brought about social changes in America, both good and bad.  I remember the war in Vietnam waging and it being shown on our T.V. set daily.  The executing of Vietcong prisoners, the Tet Offensive, marches against the war, Martin Luther King Junior getting murdered in Memphis, and the riots that broke out in dozens of U.S. cities.  I remember watching as Senator Robert “Bobby” Kennedy gave his speech celebrating his win of the California Democratic primary and his getting shot shortly afterwards, live on T.V.  I remember us both sitting in disbelief watching.

How could I forget Cesar Chavez’s twenty-five day hunger strike on behalf of migrant workers, the civil rights movement, the women’s liberation movement, the Black Panther party, the raising of the black fisted glove by Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the Olympic games, Shirley Chisholm becoming the first black woman elected to Congress, the launching of Apollo 7, the first Black Studies Department at San Francisco State College, the hippies, and the flower children.”
Alma Hudson, Author

Book:  Checkered Fences

Email Address:  Quench1@msn.com

Website URL:  http://www.eloquentbooks.com/CheckeredFences.html

Tagline:  Political and Social Change of the 60’s & 70’s

Short bio:  Alma Hudson works in legal management and is actively involved in community and environmental issues.  Ms. Hudson has an Associate’s and Bachelor of Arts Degree and lives with her two children and husband.