The 1950s and 60s refers to the time period between 1950 and 1969, which was marked by significant social, cultural, and political changes in the United States.
Related terms
Civil Rights Movement: A social movement aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
Brown v. Board of Education: A landmark Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: Legislation that prohibited racial discrimination in voting practices, removing barriers for African Americans to exercise their right to vote.