Movements of The Sixties  (continued)
8.  The Civil Right Movement.  Its earlier roots.  The roundbreaking Supreme Court decisions.  Martin Luther King's non-violent approach.  The impact of murders and other violence in the South, but not confined to the South.  Turning point moments.  JFK's approach to the civil rights movement contrasts sharply with that of his brother, Robert.  Lyndon Johnson becomes president after JFK's assassination, makes major push for civil rights legislation.  The role of the church.  The great variety of approaches,  their accomplishments and failures, but also often their dark sides.  How Johnson's Great Society is set back by the Vietnam War.
10. The Youth Movement.  The variety of underlying causes: JFK's charisma, civil rights movement, Vietnam War horrors and their protests.  The 60s movement of self-expression, with much naivete.  Rock & Roll as its voice.  The downside of the movement including health and social consequences of drug use, promiscuity, and unrealistic sense of imminent utopia.  Seen as a negative period by Conservatives. 
11.  Modern Women's Rights Movement.  Early 20th century roots.  Turning points: new job opportunities of World War II, the 1950s book, "Feminine Mystique," by Betty Freidan, consciousness-raising groups.  Resulting anger and resistance.  Access to political power, enrollment in career programs.  The 1970s Supreme Court decision Roe v Wade on abortion rights.  The issue of choice reflects the movement's core -- choices are available.  Women's movement is a threat to men and many women.  Rejection of Equal Rights Amendment.
12.  Native Americans.  People are kept down by denying them their history, culture, heritage.  Choices of staying on the Reservation or assimilating into society both have their value and their dark side.
13.  Other Movements.  The Immigration Movement.  Recognition of Gays, their emergence and the resulting resistance. 
14.  Vietnam as Turning Point.  Expansion of the war.  Assassination of charismatic leaders.  Shock of 1968 Tet offensive.  American public's mistrust of its leaders. 
15.  Nixon Presidency.  Underlying issues in his election.  Nixon is complex, has paranoid side but also accepts the positive uses of government for public welfare.  Creates EPA, proposes minimum guaranteed income.  Proposes national health care system, opposed by Democrats.  Nixon's legacy is mixed.
16.  Gerald Ford Presidency.  Vice President Ford becomes President but hurts his own presidency by pardoning Nixon unconditionally after Nixon resigns during impeachment hearings following the Watergate scandal. .
17.  Jimmy Carter defeats Ford in 1976 election.  Hurt by the Iranian hostage crisis.  Brings human rights into areas of foreign policy.  Not considered a successful president.  He is more recognized for Habitat For Humanity and other civic efforts after presidency.