Chapter 28: The Turbulent SixtiesLiberal Era, 1960-1968

This chapter particularly intrigued me due to the fact that these were known as the Liberal Sixties. John F. Kennedy became president and it seemed his influence brought an uplifting movement and in hopes that we can keep changing the world, and fight for the equality of everyone. Going through the chapter and seeing all the people who fought for liberty rights, I was disappointed in finding out that Martin Luther King Jr. was only briefly mentioned in the chapter. I remember growing up and each year when it was the MLK weekend, we would have to have a project, paper, speech, or some kind of recognition for Martin Luther King Jr. for he was one of our nation's treasure. He was one of the first to expose the deep violent extremism of racism in the South. I love how this movement particularly happened during this decade, and with all the liberal movements that were happening during this time, there was a better economy flow. John F. Kennedy mainly focused on foreign policy and founded the National Peace Corps in 1961. Despite Kennedy's efforts to make peace, there was still tension going on between the US and the Soviet Union. They planned to make force launch missiles, and the US panicked forcing them to back down. They did when we promised to never invade Cuba. I read this part of the chapter over and over again because I did not understand why with all attempts, we could not send the particular chapter over. It became such a mission to the fact that we weren't able to have peace, when that was all we were fighting for. Kennedy was focused on foreign policy he sent out troops to help fight the war in Southern Vietnam; sadly this didn't was Vietnam's vote and in 1969; John F. Kennedy was assasinated.
Too many historical events happened during this decade and this was one of the highlight's of our nation: this decade. Though it was a tragedy that John F. Kennedy was assassinated, it sure was well made when they were to find out who the judgement of that was. It will never be an open problem but I'm sure that his death made an impact on people. Seeing that yes, he faced dilemmas just as any president, but wanted to change this nation for the better.