Synopsis

Nineteen sixty-four remains a defining year in American history. The Beatles captivated the nation's youth, while President Lyndon B. Johnson championed the Civil Rights Act, articulated his ambitious vision of a "Great Society," and faced a challenge from Barry Goldwater in the presidential race. The year also witnessed the tragic murders of three Freedom Summer volunteers and the burgeoning impact of Betty Friedan’s *The Feminine Mystique*. This account draws upon insights from Jon Margolis' *