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They Used The Power Of Protest
The civil rights movement, the Vietnam war, women's rights, gay rights - it's likely that none of these causes would have gotten as far as they did ... more
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They Used The Power Of Protest
The civil rights movement, the Vietnam war, women's rights, gay rights - it's likely that none of these causes would have gotten as far as they did without public protests and organized marches involving tens of thousands of people. There were a few historic moments - Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech; Lyndon Johnson ending his career in politics because of Vietnam. But a more general effect has been the Boomer belief that ordinary people, acting together, can change even the most significant national and international politics. less
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The Boomer generation - i.e., the 78 million people born between 1946 and 1964 - are among the most influential groups in U.S. history. (In fact, there's a good argument to be made that they're the most influential of all.) Not only are their numbers enormous, but their cultural, political and social reach is unprecedented. They've changed our views on issues as profound as sexuality, aging and parenting. And as more and more move into retirement, they'll form a group of older people that's larger than any this country has experienced. Here's a look at how they changed the world.
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