1970's Decade

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1970’s was a time of groovy music, fashion, entertainment, and different culture. It was called the decade better forgotten because of war and social change. It was also called the “me” decade because everybody moved on their own instead of progressing as a country. War and violence started to become common in the 70’s and so did new things such as rock music and drugs. I believe the oil crisis, Vietnam War, sex, and drugs defined the 1970’s.
National Events of the 70’s
During the 1970’s there were many headliners on the news and newspapers. Including the Vietnam War, Watergate scandal, environmental issues, and high gas prices
Watergate Scandal
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in the 1970’s was a time of turmoil. So many antiwar protests were nonviolent but it quickly changed as the police started to get physical with the protesters. For example, the Kent State Shootings, just some kids peacefully protesting, some were simply just walking to their next classes. The Ohio National Guard was armed with weapons. They fired out killing 4 students, injuring 9 others. That incident caused other universities and colleges to protest and make it bigger than …show more content…

Not only was Joe Namath and the Jets or Dr. J and the 76er’s were sports fans raving about. Billie Jean King was a very famous tennis player. She was challenged by Bobby Riggs which became known as Battle of the Sexes. She defeated Bobby Riggs and had a huge effect on society and woman’s movement. On the April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron slammed in the 715th home run of his career, knocking off Babe Ruth’s record.
While there were hard times during the 70’s, people expressed their feeling through many different things such as sports, fashion, entertainment, fashion, and music. Conclusion
As far as we know the 70’s were a crazy, wild, chaotic time. After reading this I hope you learned something new from the 70’s. It will be remembered as the funky decade, music decade, and the “me” decade. It will be remembered for the devastating Vietnam War, high gas prices, and the rise of pacifists.
The 1970’s was also known as the decade better forgotten. The truth is the 70’s will never be forgotten because of the events that went on through this decade. I can definitely say that the U.S wouldn't be where it is today without the

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