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The Cultural and Political Climate of the 1950s and its Influence on the 1960s
This chapter explores the rise of tabloid culture, the role of J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI, the fear of communism, and the perception of law and order in the 1950s and how they influenced the 1960s. It delves into the flaws of profiling and the criminal legal system, highlighting confirmation bias and wrongful convictions, while emphasizing the faith people have in law enforcement.