The United States of America has transpired decades of unique cultural aspects...

California... Eureka (I have found it), The Golden State...

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California 1920s Rosebowl dance
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Oakland Cali 1940s
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'No War Toys' Rally Venice Beach, Cali 1960


The time is 1965 and the place is Los Angeles, California. A 5 day series of violent riots has just occurred...
  • The Watts Riots (1965)
  • Gay Mardi Gras Ball San Francisco (1965)
  • Black Panthers, Oakland Cali
  • Chicano Movement, L.A. Cali

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The Soldiers are home, But not for too long
  • G.I. Bill (1944) provided California with an educated work force
  • Boosted California's economy
  • Provided paid college education
  • The great suburbia is re-created for War Veterans wanting to settle down
  • Racial tension spikes, urban population and corruption at an all time high
  • http://www.gibill.va.gov/gi_bill_info/history.htm
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The atmosphere of the 60’s in California is definitely debatably depending on collaborative opinions, but it cannot be denied that the vicious riots and overwhelming desire for true freedom created an unforgettable two decades.
The state of California is one state in particular that is thick with history and culture especially during the 1960’s and 70’s. California was the one of the focal points of angry youth, rapidly changing society and best of all a great American figure named Jim Morrison...
born James Douglas Morrison on December 8th, 1943 in Melbourne, Florida to a war man father
Attended UCLA Film School and ignited the spark that lit the fire
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meMiC1g_kZI&feature=related)
"Hippie":
: a usually young person who rejects the mores of established society (as by dressing unconventionally or favoring communal living) and advocates a nonviolent ethic; broadly : a long-haired unconventionally dressed young person
hip·pie·dom \-pē-dəm\ noun
hip·pie·ish \-pē-ish\ adjective
hip·pie·ness or hip·pi·ness \-pē-nəs\ noun

external image moz-screenshot-1.pngexternal image moz-screenshot-2.png The man and the band that simply asked what is your freedom?
Jim Morrison became a part of the journey toward knowledge and the spiritual and mental enlightenment of young minds. Examples are the intuitive wording of songs like Yes, the River knows (1968) that calls upon a direct connection with nature. Another is Ghost Song (1978) where Morrison’s poetry of An American Prayer was released and his vocals are aided with a new type of rhythm that fallows the earthly lyrics about the universe and beyond. But, only a small portion of society during this decade took away these gifts and gems with them into their older age and into the modern times of today. And can only be found in these old souls.