1960s - War peace and politics - Article Index

Encyclopedia - 1960s: Encyclopedia - 1960s
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. Informally, it can a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1940s: Encyclopedia - 1940s
1910s 1920s 1930s - 1940s - 1950s 1960s 1970s 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1940s - Events and trends. The 1940s we...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1990s - Internet
1990s - Other significant events. The massive global human impact on the environment, which first garnered attention in the 60s, was w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2000s: Encyclopedia Ii - 2000s - Events And Trends
2000s - Technology. A huge jump in broadband internet usage, from 6% of U.S. internet users in June, 2000 to what one study predicts w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1950s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1950s - People
1950s - World leaders. Prime Minister Robert Menzies (Australia) Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent (Canada) Prime Minister John Diefenb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2000s: Encyclopedia Ii - 2000s - Trends And Fashion
2000s - United States. Fashion slowly becomes less grungy and more excessive as the wearing of flannel by people under 30 declines and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1990s - People
1990s - World leaders. Prime Minister Bob Hawke (Australia) Prime Minister Paul Keating (Australia) Prime Minister John Howard (Austra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2000s: Encyclopedia Ii - 2000s - People
2000s - World leaders. President Hamid Karzai (Afghanistan) President Néstor Kirchner (Argentina) Prime Minister John Howard (Austral...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Munich: Encyclopedia Ii - Munich - Politics
Munich's current mayor is Christian Ude of the SPD (Social-democratic Party of Germany). Munich has a nearly unbroken history of SPD gove...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Algerian War Of Independence: Encyclopedia Ii - Algerian War Of Independence - De Gaulle
A lot of people, French citizens or not, greeted Charles de Gaulle's return to power as the breakthrough needed to end the hostilities. O...   » Read the article

Article - Indigo Children: Some Guidance From An Elder Indigo  
Indigos of all ages are frustrated by the shallowness of society at large, because they like to dig deeply into things that interest t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Czechoslovakia: Encyclopedia Ii - Czechoslovakia - History
Main article: History of Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia arose in October 1918 as one of the succession states of Austria-Hungary at the en...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John F. Kennedy: Encyclopedia Ii - John F. Kennedy - Early Political Career
After World War II, Kennedy entered politics (partly to fill the void of his popular brother, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., on whom his family ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Consequences Of German Nazism: Encyclopedia Ii - Consequences Of German Nazism - Impact On Germany
More than 7 million Germans, including at least 3 million civilians, died during World War II. After the war, the German people were ofte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Franklin D. Roosevelt: Encyclopedia Ii - Franklin D. Roosevelt - Scholarly Secondary Sources
Franklin D. Roosevelt - Foreign Policy and World War II. Barnes, Harry Elmer. Perpetual War for Perpetual Peace: A Critical Examinatio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Sweden - Demographics
Sweden has one of the world's highest life expectancies. As of approximately 12 August 2004, the total population of Sweden for the first...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Herbert Marcuse: Encyclopedia Ii - Herbert Marcuse - Biography And Career
Herbert Marcuse was born in Berlin to a Jewish family, served in the German Army caring for horses in Berlin during the First World War. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aftonbladet: Encyclopedia Ii - Aftonbladet - History
During its existence, Aftonbladet has leant in different political directions. Initially liberal, it drifted towards conservatism under H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parliament Of Lebanon: Encyclopedia Ii - Parliament Of Lebanon - Allocation Of Seats
A unique feature of the Lebanese system is the principle of "confessional distribution": each religious community has an allotted number ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eritrea: Encyclopedia Ii - Eritrea - History
Main article: History of Eritrea Eritrea had been ruled by many powers before it was colonised by the Italians in 1885. Previously, the c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Sweden - Culture
Swedish authors of worldwide recognition include Carolus Linnaeus, Emanuel Swedenborg, August Strindberg, Selma Lagerlöf, Vilhelm Moberg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sverdlovsk Oblast: Encyclopedia Ii - Sverdlovsk Oblast - Politics
The oblast's current Governor is Eduard Rossel, one of the most prominent regional politicians in Russia. The oblast's Charter, or Consti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coventry: Encyclopedia Ii - Coventry - History
Coventry is traditionally believed to have been established in the year 1043 with the founding of a Benedictine Abbey by Leofric, Earl of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eleanor Roosevelt: Encyclopedia Ii - Eleanor Roosevelt - Life After The White House
Following the death of her husband in 1945, Roosevelt continued to live on the Hyde Park Estate, in Val-Kill, the house that her husband ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Romania: Encyclopedia Ii - Romania - Gallery
Palace of Culture, Iaşi Palatul Parlamentului, Bucharest Romanian Athenaeum, Bucharest The University, Bucharest Orthodox Cathedral, Clu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stanley Kubrick: Encyclopedia Ii - Stanley Kubrick - Early Life
Kubrick was born on July 26, 1928 in the Bronx, New York City, United States, the first child of Jacques Kubrick and his wife Gertrude (b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bucks County, Pennsylvania: Encyclopedia Ii - Bucks County, Pennsylvania - Sports & Recreation
The county has a considerable history of producing Little League baseball contenders. Since its inception in 1947, four of the seven Penn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Soviet Union: Encyclopedia Ii - Soviet Union - Republics
The Soviet Union was a federation of Soviet Socialist Republics (SSR). The first Republics were established shortly after the October Rev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lyndon B. Johnson: Encyclopedia Ii - Lyndon B. Johnson - Retirement Death And Honors
Under the 22nd Amendment, Johnson was still eligible for a second full term, having served less than two years of Kennedy's term. However...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - David Irving: Encyclopedia Ii - David Irving - Revisionist
In 1977, Irving released his most notorious book, Hitler’s War, the first of his two-part biography on Adolf Hitler. In it, Irving trie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion In Canada: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion In Canada - History
Before the arrival of Europeans, the First Nations followed a wide array of mostly animistic religions. See also Native American mytholog...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ku Klux Klan: Encyclopedia Ii - Ku Klux Klan - Overview
The Klan's first incarnation began in late 1865 or early 1866 in Pulaski, Tennessee. It was founded as a social organization, but quickly...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bangladesh Liberation War: Encyclopedia Ii - Bangladesh Liberation War - Reasons For War
Bangladesh Liberation War - Years before the war. During Partition of India, Pakistan, as a country, gained independence on 14 August 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - South Korea - Economy
Main article: Economy of South Korea As one of the East Asian Tigers, South Korea has achieved an impressive record of growth and integra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Radio Luxembourg: Encyclopedia Ii - Radio Luxembourg - History
Luxembourg was special, because while radio stations all over Europe were exclusively government-owned and operated well into the 1980s, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eritrea: Encyclopedia Ii - Eritrea - Religion
The dominant religions are Christianity and Islam, each group representing roughly 50% of the population. The Christians consist primaril...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom - Retirement Honours
It is customary for the Sovereign to grant a Prime Minister some honour or dignity when that individual retires from politics. The honour...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coventry: Encyclopedia Ii - Coventry - Famous People
Coventry's most famous resident was Lady Godiva, who according to legend, rode through the city naked on horseback (actually, she likely ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Ireland - Culture
Ireland - Literature and the arts. Main articles: Irish literature, and Irish art, and [[]], and [[]]   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wrexham: Encyclopedia Ii - Wrexham - History
Wrexham - Prehistoric and Roman times. There is evidence of prehistoric activity in the Wrexham area, in the discovery of the remains o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harold Wilson: Encyclopedia Ii - Harold Wilson - In Parliament
As the War drew to an end, he began searching for a seat to fight at the impending general election. Eventually he was selected for Ormsk...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Channel Islands: Encyclopedia Ii - Channel Islands - History
Major articles: History of Jersey, History of Guernsey The Islands were annexed to the Duchy of Normandy in 933. In 1066 the Duke William...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints - Reacting And Adapting To The Postmodern World C. 1960 And Later
By the 1960s and 1970s, as a consequence of its massive, international growth in the post-World War II era, the Church was no longer prim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Smethwick: Encyclopedia Ii - Smethwick - History
Smethwick has previously been suggested to mean 'smiths' place of work' however a more recent interpretation has suggested the name means...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blue: Encyclopedia Ii - Blue - Music
Blues is a music genre. A blue note is a note between the regular notes on the scale. Blue notes are the most important notes in the blue...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - Africa - Etymology
The name Africa came into Western use through the Romans, who used the name Africa terra — "land of the Afri" (plural, or "Afer" singul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Weatherman Organization: Encyclopedia Ii - Weatherman Organization - Submersion
In 1970, following the police raid that resulted in the death of Black Panther Fred Hampton, the group issued a "Declaration of a state o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Workers' Party Of Korea: Encyclopedia - Workers' Party Of Korea
The Workers' Party of Korea (WPK; Korean chosŏn'gŭl: 조선로동당; hanja: 朝鮮勞動黨; McCune-Reischauer: Chosŏn Rodong-dang; r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Cleveland Ohio: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Cleveland Ohio - Early Years: 1796–1860
As one of thirty-six founders of the Connecticut Land Company, General Moses Cleaveland was selected as one of its seven directors and wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Noam Chomsky: Encyclopedia Ii - Noam Chomsky - Chomsky's Influence In Other Fields
Chomskyan models have been used as a theoretical basis in several other fields. The Chomsky hierarchy is often taught in fundamental comp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philip K. Dick: Encyclopedia Ii - Philip K. Dick - Bibliography
Philip K. Dick - Best-known novels. Time Out of Joint, another excellent depiction of a man discovering his world to be fake (in many ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Channel Islands: Encyclopedia Ii - Channel Islands - Geography
The inhabited islands of the Channel Isles are Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm (the main islands); Jethou, Brecqhou (Brechou), and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chile: Encyclopedia Ii - Chile - Foreign Relations
Since its return to democracy in 1990, Chile has been an active participant in the international political arena. Chile completed a 2-yea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sheffield: Encyclopedia Ii - Sheffield - Industry And Economy
Sheffield has an international reputation for metallurgy and steel-making.[20] Many innovations in these fields have been made in Sheffie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robert Oppenheimer: Encyclopedia Ii - Robert Oppenheimer - Final Years
After the 1954 Security hearings, Oppenheimer is reported to have been "like a wounded animal", and he started to retreat to a simpler li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Taipei: Encyclopedia Ii - Taipei - History
The region known as the Taipei basin was home to Ketagalan tribes before the 18th century. Han Chinese began to settle in Taipei Basin in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - London: Encyclopedia Ii - London - London Districts
London - Central London. Main article: Central London London - City of London. Main article: City of London The City of London is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madagascar: Encyclopedia Ii - Madagascar - Ecology
Madagascar's long isolation from the neighboring continents has resulted in a unique mix of plants and animals, many found nowhere else i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Somalia: Encyclopedia Ii - Somalia - Geography
Main article: Geography of Somalia Somalia is located on the east coast of Africa on and north of the Equator between the Gulf of Aden on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sendai Miyagi: Encyclopedia Ii - Sendai Miyagi - Geography
Sendai is located at lat. 38°16'05" north, long. 140°52'11" east. The city's area is 788.09 km², and stretches from the Pacific Ocean ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Militant: Encyclopedia Ii - Militant - Mass Media Usage Of The Word
The mass media often uses the term "militant" in the context of terrorism. Journalists often apply the term militant to movements using t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fidel Castro: Encyclopedia Ii - Fidel Castro - Religion
Castro is an atheist and has not been a practicing Roman Catholic since his childhood. Pope John XXIII excommunicated Castro on January 3...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - London: Encyclopedia Ii - London - Tourist Attractions
London - Places of interest. See also: Category:Visitor attractions in London Chinatown Covent Garden Downing Street Horse Guards Pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New York Yankees: Encyclopedia Ii - New York Yankees - Origins
At the end of the 1900 season, the Yankees re-organized and, with its president Ban Johnson as the driving force, decided to assert itsel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Encyclopedia Ii - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Multimedia
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Music. On June 30, 1993, between seasons one and two, DS9 followed other Treks in releasing the original s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarat: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarat - Economy
The economy of Gujarat shows that it is one of the most prosperous states of the country, having a per-capita GDP significantly above Ind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bicycle: Encyclopedia - Bicycle
A bicycle, or bike, is a pedal-driven land vehicle with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. First introduced in 19th-ce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coup D'état: Encyclopedia Ii - Coup D'état - History
Coups have long been part of political tradition. Indeed, Julius Caesar orchestrated a coup and was subsequently the victim of another co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Winnipeg Manitoba: Encyclopedia Ii - Winnipeg Manitoba - Famous Winnipegers
Winnipeg Manitoba - Born in Winnipeg. Randy Bachman, musician, (The Guess Who) & Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) Ashleigh Banfield,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom - History
Historically, the bulk of the power over the Government of the Kingdom was vested in the Sovereign, acting on the advice of bodies such a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Language: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Language - The Gaeltacht
There are pockets of Ireland where Irish is spoken as a traditional, native language. These regions are known as the Gaeltacht. These are...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - R.e.m. Band: Encyclopedia Ii - R.e.m. Band - Discography
R.E.M. band - Studio Albums. Murmur (12 April 1983) #36 US US: Gold Reckoning (14 April 1984) #27 US; #91 UK US: Gold Fables of the Re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Singapore - Culture
As Singapore is a small and relatively modern amalgam of semi-indigenous Malay population with the majority of third generation Chinese, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University Of Tokyo: Encyclopedia - University Of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo (東京大学; Tōkyō Daigaku, abbreviated as 東大 Tōdai) is generally ranked as Japan's most prestigious uni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1960s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1960s - Events And Trends
Many of the trends of the 1960s were due to the demographic changes brought about by the baby boom generation, the height of the Cold War...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1960s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1960s - Big Changes During The Sixties
1960s - In the United States. The movement for civil and political rights for African Americans (in the early '60s usually called Negro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1960s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1960s - Big Changes During The Sixties
1960s - In the United States. The movement for civil and political rights for African Americans (in the early '60s usually called Negro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1960s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1960s - Events And Trends
Many of the trends of the 1960s were due to the demographic changes brought about by the baby boom generation, the height of the Cold War...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1960s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1960s - People
1960s - World leaders. Prime Minister Robert Menzies (Australia) Prime Minister Harold Holt (Australia) Prime Minister John McEwen (Au...   » Read the article