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1964 (S26E02)

S26E02

Looking back at 1964, a crucial year in American history, the Beatles mesmerized young audiences while President Lyndon B. Johnson enacted the Civil Rights Act, introduced his concept of a "Great Society," and faced off against Barry Goldwater in the presidential race. The episode also addresses the tragic killings of three Freedom Summer volunteers and the impact of Betty Friedan's groundbreaking book, "The Feminine Mystique." This narrative draws inspiration from Jon Margolis' work, "The Last Innocent Year: America in 1964."

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Episode S26E02
Air Date Jan 14, 2014