HIST 179 — America in the 1960s
This course investigates one of the seminal decades in modern American political history. During this ten year period, events and movements of particular importance occurred which continue to impact contemporary life. The topics to be examined include the civil rights movement, the assassinations of prominent leaders, the moon landing, the Vietnam War, and the new significance of popular culture in American life. Emphasis will be placed on the political activism that shaped this era.