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Jorge Luis Borge is born.
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Kurt vonnegut was born.
Kurt Vonnegut was a very popular author during this time period. wrote novels about experimental things, like sci-fi, he was one of the most popular authors of this time. He wrote slaughterhouse five mentioned in the later on. -
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THEMES IN THE 1940S
During this time period, War World II has broken out, and themes were based on war. A common one was the responsibility of humans for each other -
Pearl Harbor
Naval base in Hawaii where a surprising attack by the Japanese
Japanese fighter planes destroyed 20 American naval vessels, 8 battleships, and over 300 airplanes. More than 2,400 hundred Americans died and 1,000 were wounded The day after the attack FDR asked Congress to declare war on Japan -
The Diary Of A Young Girl
By: Anne Frank about the life of scared Jews and how they fought to survive.
World war 2 and other big events happened in this time period so they also have written many biographies and books about these events and the people in them. -
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THEMES IN THE 1950S
Once the war was over, themes of loneliness were portrayed in literature. Although the country was prosperous at this time, loneliness seemed to be the most used theme -
CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
it was a movement that lasted about decades. The Civil Rights Movement was African Americans striving to secure the legal rights that other that other Americans already had -
THE WOMEN'S MOVEMENT
The Women’s Movement questioned the traditional and common roles women played in society -
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During this time is when the sci-fi became popular ,and when people started getting into more make believe experimental books and novels. They still like the real things about experiences but they had fun reading the make believe things that could happen but could be 100% fake at the same time. -
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THEMES IN THE 1960S
The 60s was a time filled with movements, activists, protests, and chaos. Some people participated and others kept to themselves. Many authors and poets challenged the American private life by bringing themes of madness, rebellion, and supernatural elements -
David Foster Wallace was born.
He was another popular author in this era, he wrote novels such as "Girl With the Curious Hair" and "Flesh or Not Flesh". He wrote mainly fiction novels. -
The Crying of Lot 49
about a woman who worked at one of the frist mail places to distribute mail. Based on real events. Was included in “ TIME 100 best english - language novels from 1923 - 2005”. Written by thomas pynchon. -
Assassination of MLK
MLK was a baptist minister and the founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC); He used speeches and nonviolent protest to fight segregation
His assassination lead to anger and national mourning -
Slaughterhouse Five
about a soldier that travels through time and finds himself abducted by aliens. Written by kurt vonnegut. One of the most popular books and artists of this time. -
GAY RIGHTS MOVEMENT
this movement was started to protest discrimination,homophobia, and violence towards gay people. -
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THEMES IN THE 1970S
After the Vietnam War was resolved, the theme of consolidation and acceptance returned during this time period -
Water Gate Break In
Burglars connected to Nixon’s reelection had been caught wiretapping phones and stealing documents in the office of the Democratic National Committee
Nixon tried to cover up but after his involvement was revealed he resigned -
POPULIST CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT
a movement that was against many issues, including abortion, homosexuality, the Equal Rights Amendment, the Panama Canal Treaty, and forms of taxation -
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THEMES IN THE 1980S
During the 80s, the “Me Decade” began. Themes were more set on self-acceptance and self-love rather than any social or political occurrences -
Jorge Luis Borge dies
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THEMES IN THE 1990S
During this decade, themes of longing, discovery, desire, and betrayal we’re commonly present -
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During this decade, themes of longing, discovery, desire, and betrayal we’re commonly present -
REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE MOVEMENT
movement that promotes healthy decisions making about their gender, bodies, sexuality, and families for themselves and their communities. -
9/11 Terrorist attack
Islamic extremist hijacked 4 airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against the US
2 planes were flown into the twin towers and a 3rd plane hit the Pentagon
Almost 3,000 people were killed
This triggered the US to combat terrorism and defined the presidency of George W. Bush
Resulted in stricter security in airports -
Kurt Vonnegut Dies
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David Foster Wallace Dies.
