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EP30 So, you say you want a revolution?

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Addendum

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The Cultural Upheaval of the 1960s

This chapter examines the effects of military conscription and media coverage on public perception during the Vietnam War, alongside the sweeping cultural changes led by the baby boom generation. It covers the rise of social movements including feminism and LGBTQ+ rights, while discussing the tensions that arose within communities amidst these transformations. The chapter also reflects on the disparities caused by the draft and the irony surrounding voting rights that characterized youth experiences of that tumultuous period.

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