Living Legacy

How 1964 Changed America

Häftad, Engelska, 1993

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In 1964 six events occurred in America which continue to have influence in society today: the murders of three young civil rights activists in Mississippi; the animated young prizefighter who angered some Americans and amused most; four musicians from Liverpool, England who rocked the music world; two encounters in the Gulf of Tonkin; the investigative report that was subjected to widespread doubt; and the unsuccessful campaign for the presidency in 1964 by a U.S. Senator that became a crusade. Joseph Mangano has written a historical account of each of these six incidents, accompanied by an analysis of the enduring significance of each twenty-five years later. Widely varying areas, such as military policy, race relations, popular music, sports, electoral politics, and truth in government, were gravely affected by these incidents. Mangano carefully weaves a theme between the six incidents to explain their continued relevance in American society.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum1993-12-10
Mått136 x 215 x 12 mm
Vikt263 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor228
FörlagUniversity Press of America
ISBN9780819192707

...clearly written...a useful book that will intrigue students and be of interest to scholars. -- Bryant Simon, AMERICAN STUDIES Journal of American History Mangano and Wyatt have reminded us about the historical process. History is about the interaction between the past and present, and about the labeling of the meanings of the past and the present. This is what Woodstock was about in 1969, and last summer, and this is what it will be about on its fiftieth anniversary as well. -- Bryant Simon, AMERICAN STUDIES Mangano and Wyatt have reminded us about the historical process. History is about the interaction between the past and present, and about the labeling of the meanings of the past and the present. This is what Woodstock was about in 1969, and last summer, and this is what it will be about on its fiftieth anniversary as well. -- Bryant Simon, AMERICAN STUDIES ...clearly written...a useful book that will intrigue students and be of interest to scholars. -- Bryant Simon, AMERICAN STUDIES Journal of American History