The period from 1950s through 1980s saw important shifts in American politics. Write an essay explains how social and cultural changes were both affected and affected by a changing political landscape and the shifting policies of both the Democratic and Republican parties. Be sure to include specific, relevant examples from the 1960s, Civil Rights, Vietnam, the 1970s, and the Rise of Modern Conservatism/1980s as well as at least one example from the primary sources!