... social and political structures as well as our collective psyche. It appears that the confluence of planetary influences, combined with a rebellious open-minded generation, a range of innovative ideas, new powerful psychedelic chemicals, and increasing social pressures to conform, succeed, and fight an unwinnable war served to spark individually and collectively a far reaching transformation, unlike any seen before." Hippy Philosophy ... and the Hippy Dream "Hippies are the most open-minded folks when it comes to religion. We study many of the world's religions and take what makes sense...

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... the American culture. The vivid footage and images of combat educated the American people of the true horrors of war. The American people lost trust in the United States government as a result of the Vietnam conflict and more specifically the Tet Offensive. The media coverage contributed to this distrust by emphasizing the military facts rather than the political aspects. Still recovering from World War I, the attack on Pearl Harbor was enough to spark the ... American nation to support the US involvement ... ...

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... be a revolutionary movement in the social workings of the nation. Protests would play an important part in the fight for civil rights. The issue that would have one of the biggest roles in the reform of America "the Vietnam War. This controversial happening helped spark the need to be heard. Finally ... , Freedom of speech would also be put to the test in this era. ... to assemble rallies and marches to give voice to their cause. Three main groups were formed, SNCC (Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee), the SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference), and CORE (Congress Of Rac...

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