Judeochristian morals, especially sexual standards often characterized as victorian. That is what we will Start Talking about today, the culture of the 1950s in moving our way toward the 1960s and the cultural revolution. Historians have paid more attention to the ways in which what is often regarded as the 1960s cultural revolution had its seeds planted in the 1950s. I will describe what the old culture was like. Sometimes referred to as the torian, sort of the shared angloAmerican Culture of the 19th and into the 20th centuries. The little piece that i gave you from william oneills book on america in 1945 describes the cultural assumptions of americans of this generation. Victorianism is today considered conservative in that it is kind of a derogatory term, considered puritanical, oldfashioned, retrograde, but much like the term liberalism, victorianism was actually liberalism of its day. In the 19th century, it really was in advance of premodern cultural patterns. Much as liberalism
Wonderful event. Mr. Robinson, members of the board, alumni in attendance, students, and ladies and gentlemen. For me, it is a pleasure and an honor to open the event today. I am pleased to see so many faces. Some fairly young faces. I am particularly pleased knowing the students today do not necessarily cherish things that happened 30 years ago. Jon bon jovi or George Michael or dirty dancing, there have in cooler times in history than the 1980s. That is what my children keep reminding me. This is, however, different. With president reagans speech from president kennedys visit, might be better known in germany and the u. S. Foreign policy nerds know that there is nothing like resident reagans addressing secretarygeneral gorbachev and his call to tear down this wall. Interestingly, the speech received very little coverage at the time. However, the chancellor immediately realized the impact. President reagan was a stroke of luck for the world. He would say after the speech. And the rath
Teacher. He was born in nevada county. He is the grandson of cornish hard rock gold miners. He is also the author of distant horizon, documents from the 19th century american west. Illuminated the also, the Award Winning sierra story. You can find it in our stores night as well. Store tonight as well. This was just published this year, it is amazing. Members can i get 20 off the books. It is dont have a copy of either, i suggest you grab them and get them signed by gary. The value will skyrocket afterwards. If you want a more complete biography or to learn more about the book, go on his website. He is a lovely person, it is such a treat. His stories, the way they tell them it are really compelling. Also, to let you know, think of your russians, there will be a q a portion. Cspan is here tonight. It is really important you go to the mic and ask the question. Now i will hand it over to him right now. Thank you, gary. Gary thank you for the lovely interaction introduction. I spoke it once
Wonderful event. Mr. Robinson, members of the board, alumni in attendance, students, and ladies and gentlemen. For me, it is a pleasure and an honor to open the event today. I am pleased to see so many faces. Some fairly young faces. I am particularly pleased knowing the students today do not necessarily cherish things that happened 30 years ago. Jon bon jovi or George Michael or dirty dancing, there have in cooler times in history than the 1980s. That is what my children keep reminding me. This is, however, different. With president reagans speech from president kennedys visit, might be better known in germany and the u. S. Foreign policy nerds know that there is nothing like resident reagans addressing secretarygeneral gorbachev and his call to tear down this wall. Interestingly, the speech received very little coverage at the time. However, the chancellor immediately realized the impact. President reagan was a stroke of luck for the world. He would say after the speech. And the rath
Good evening, everybody. Please find your seats. Good evening. Thanks for setting up this wonderful event. Mr. Robinson, members of the board, alumni in attendance, students, and ladies and gentlemen. For me, it is a pleasure and an honor to be able to open this event today. I am pleased to see so many faces. Some fairly young faces. And i am particularly pleased knowing the students today do not necessarily cherish things that happened 30 years ago. Be it jon bon jovi or George Michael or dirty dancing, there have been cooler periods in history than the 1980s. That is what my children keep reminding me. This is, however, different. With president reagans speech [speaking german] from president kennedys visit, might be better known in germany and the u. S. Foreign policy nerds know that there is nothing like president reagans addressing withtarygeneral gorbachev his call to tear down this wall. Interestingly, the speech received very little coverage at the time. However, the chancellor