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The 1960s was one of the most tumultuous and divisive decades in world history. The era was marked by the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War and antiwar protests, countercultural movements, political assassinations and the emerging "generation gap."

1960s

The U.S. government, with its three branches of government and a system of checks and balances, is responsible for governing the 50 states and all districts and territories of the United States.

U.S. Government and Politics

World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Sparked by the 1939 Nazi invasion of Poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the Allies defeated the Axis powers of Nazi Germany, Japan and Italy in 1945. Explore the battles, leaders and atrocities from the war and its impact on geopolitics and humankind.

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Americans Celebrated for Two Days After the End of WWII: Watch Now

After WWII, Fears of Liberated Teen Girls Led to ‘Grooming’ Films

Watch the 1968 Democratic National Convention Descend Into Chaos

The 1936 Soap Box Derby Drew 100,000 Rowdy Spectators: Video