As the 1960s dawned in America, the bald eagle faced unprecedented distant threats while facing a new internal struggle. As America continued its battle against the Soviet Union, it also witnessed a clash within its population. Terror touched the hearts of many as America stood on the brink of a nuclear holocaust. The 1960s were marked by the exploration of the universe beyond the earth. A race between the American superpowers and the Soviet Union led to the first man walking on the moon. Not everything was bad in the 60s, people were looking forward to many new dance styles that were booming. With technology becoming more and more advanced, many television shows depicting American life were being broadcast. Life in America seemed good because it was disciplined by a great leader, John F. Kennedy. Unfortunately, the loss of a great leader shocked Americans. During the 1960s, in cultural and political movements and musical movements, Americans were rebellious, enterprising and impulsive. CULTURAL AND POLITICAL MOVEMENTS: Drug use demonstrated the extent to which Americans lived a rebellious lifestyle. The drugs would be used for medical and non-medical reasons. The consequences of rampant drug use cannot be measured with precision (The Sixties in America). This shows how Americans no longer care about the consequences of their actions. Drugs can take serious toll on the body if used too much. During the 1960s, non-medical use tended to be largely limited to artistic and minority communities (the 1960s in America). As many citizens live in poverty, they will resort to drugs to distract themselves from their situation. The artist used drugs to further enhance his ideas for artistic demonstration. Drug use... middle of paper ...... political rally for jobs and freedom that became known as the March on Washington ("March on Washington"). Americans were able to come together to demonstrate the boldness they needed to fight a cause no one should endure. The march was intended to open the eyes of the American people to the political and social challenges that African Americans continue to face across the country ("March on Washington"). We could see that what African-Americans were experiencing would not be wished on anyone. A new nation was being reborn where blacks and whites would get along without anyone being mistreated because of the color of their skin. A man named Martin Luther King was the main protagonist in this battle for equality. Martin was a Baptist minister and also a social activist who played a major role in the American civil rights movement ("Martin Luther King Jr.”).