Famous People of the 1960s

The 1960s was an era of change and cultural uprising. It was an era filled with conflicts and challenges both politically and economically. The people of that time period were forced to 'overcome' such obstacles despite the pressures and countless social resistance. For these reasons, we chose the song titled, "We Shall Overcome" by Peter, Paul and Mary, since it so clearly depicts the image of what individuals from John F. Kennedy to Walt Disney …

…book "Silent Springs", and helped the environment in the United States. Walt Disney entertained millions of people and brought them together with his cartoons and characters. The message of these two comes in the lyrics, "We are not alone today". This is where the presentation ends and gives the song its main theme that no matter who we are or where we are, we are never going to be alone...<Tab/>