"Fortunately that's all been straightened out now and everything we do and make as human beings is now sustainable" "What's that?" "Oh God" probably the best line I've heard from Crash course minus everything factual
I don't usually read the comments on Johns videos due to the ignorance and stupidity that some people have. They're entitled to their opinion, but a fact is a fact. John's a great guy and I really enjoy the way you teach history. It has made me even more excited and passionate about going to university to study history. Keep up the good work, John.
Yeah, sadly a lot of people on John's videos are utter idiots and don't even understand history or don't seem like they actually watched the video. I've begun concluding that the huge majorities/tiny minorities in every aspect of life tend to be the most idiotic groups, but then there's a moderate line that many must strive for to understand all sides of everything.
For those of you who may be interested, the majority of John's references to Eric Foner derive from Foner's critically-acclaimed book _The Story of American Freedom_ (1998). It explores American history through the lens of changing concepts of freedom over time - and how these concepts manifest within the eras of American history that furnished them.
Most indicies that track human progress rank Mississippi at the bottom or very near the bottom of those lists at least compared to the other 49 states. At least Mississippi has the chronically underfunded Puerto Rico to be even worse for Americans. .
+Rabbi Rocker, on the plus side, you come from the same state as Oprah Winfrey. Well actually that depends on whether you like Oprah Winfrey. Elvis was born in Mississippi too. Just saying.
"Never go to war with a noun, you will always lose." Nouns are persons, places, and things. That's literally everything we go to war with. I wonder if he meant for that to have as deep a meaning as it does? I like it.
Don't go to war against abstract ideas or things, because you can't actually defeat it, as with a place or person. There's never an end goal, because its impossible to fully eradicate something so broad as drugs or poverty because it will always happen, so your goal should be to reduce it, not eradicate. That's why you can't win
Thanks so much! I really appreciate these videos, but it's a little sad that the definition of privacy legally has been changed since Roe v. Wade precedent has changed.
I'm a huge fan of the "anthropology" spin you put on history in general. In addition to making each part of our history relevant, you take the focus away from war (which I think is your goal). Thanks!!
@@geeway5923 It's not a competition. There was great music in the 60s AND the 90s. That's just how music works. People are always creating new, great ideas so don't fight over something as cool as that
I'm glad you mentioned Loving Vs Virginia, because that's my favorite moment in the 60s. Love triumphs over all. May people continue to look past superficialness and see each other for who we are.
I am a bit disappointed that you didn't make a single Star Trek reference! Star Trek was a very progressive show from the late 60's that had the first interracial kiss on television, was the only show that MLK let his kids stay up late to watch, had a gay actor, and had a black woman that played a character other than a maid! I really think it should have been mentioned at least once.
It's a 15 minute video on a decade, not "We Didn't Start the Fire." I think John did a pretty good job describing a lot of the events at the time and besides, one of the best things about crashcourse is that it should inspire you to do your own outside research.
As we enter the period many viewers have personal memories of, it's going to become a lot more personal. As it's more personal, people will begin to take things personally, and the anger will rise.
I was born in the 1980s, but what I wouldn't give to witness in my lifetime another decade even half as aggressively progressive as the 1960s. Huge leaps forward in technology and economic growth. The highest real minimum wage America has ever known, the lowest unemployment rate, and the least top-heavy distribution of income seen in at least the past 100 years. A dramatic plunge in the poverty rate. The Warren Court's "Rights Revolution." The sexual liberation movement, civil rights, women's rights, gay equality, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps and consumer activism!
1960s America and no mention of the Moon landing. I know there was a lot to fit into one video but it seems a shame to not mention one of the greatest scientific achievements in the history of mankind.
I guess the focus for this episode were the people that made change in the nation and worked towards liberty. I mean there was a few seconds at the beginning of men in space suits, but overall it feels like the theme is on ideals in America and how they evolved.
Cameron Ellis Yeah, man, THANKS... cause, like... without your comment (Colin), no one anywhere would ever remember the moon landings. You just saved history, dude. You should quickly move to usurp ownership of Crash Course so that justice can finally be done.
I want to say thank you John Green for writing amazing books (I don't usually read teen books even though I'm a teenager but for your books I make an exception), and for these crash courses in American history. Seeing as I don't live in America they've given me an insight into American culture.
KajuneK8 to be honest it isn't that important, the only thing it ment was that america was able to use rockets across continets (shooting nuclier missiles to soviet union).
J. koivula Maybe, but they can mention about it just for a moment, like putting into "Thought Bobble" little Moon Lander and a line "And don't forgot about Moon landing, wasn't that awesome?" in typical Crash Course style. Just that.
Boy, isn't it great that we've solved all of these problems of racism, sexism, urban poverty, war, and the environment today? It's so quaint to look back at all of the problems and see what a good job we've done since then. :/
When you mean solved do you mean like there isn’t anymore.If so then wrong we still have racism mostly in South Carolina, sexism maybe, urban poverty idk I don’t pay attention, War (No we still in Iraq and Afghanistan), and environment idk
As far as how much things have changed, one thing that will always stick with me is an experience my mom had as a girl. She was being presented with a math prize, I think it was from some competition the school had, and the principal told everybody "Boys, you should be ashamed of yourselves that a girl won this prize". I'd like to think anyone who said something like that these days would be fired.
I have one correction (for literally the whole series, which I have watched several times). The riots after Stonewall were also started by trans women of color, and they began the equality movement for all LGBTQIA+ individuals, not just gay people. Thank you for making me smarter though, and keep up the good work!
It's also a little disappointing to hear him use the word "gay" as a shorthand for all non-cisgendered, non-binary, and/or non-heterosexual people; most obviously the word excludes trans folks and asexuals. I get not being a fan of the alphabet soup LGBTQIA+, but at least it more accurately represents the sheer scope of the issues we fight for.
+Regis Irvine Oh, I totally agree. He could at least do "the queer community" because it is now a pretty strongly reclaimed thing and is more of an all encompassing word.
THANK YOU for mentioning the occupation of Alcatraz! I never learned this in high school, and hadn't even heard of it until I took an American Indian studies course
As a history tutor in my spare time, thank you so much for giving Cesar Chavez a shoutout. Not nearly enough Americans know about him, except for maybe coining the slogan "Sí se puede", which inspired Barack Obama's "Yes We Can".
I did a research paper on the 60s civil rights movement! I wish this was around when I wrote it. I would have used it as the ultimate source. Still loved listening about. Love the 60s! That decade is so interesting. Thanks J.Green.
I knew his crash courses sounded too similar to my college history book “Give Me Liberty” by Eric Foner. He’s using it as a source and making it very concise. He just confirmed it by quoting Foner. Thank you!
I just want to say THANK YOU!!!! Your videos made my dry History textbook reading bearable. Every week your videos were the only part I looked forward to! Keep on truckin.
"It was the result of a process that had been going on for decades, arguably a process that had been going on for hundreds of years." ...a process that continues on today and into the future!
This just became my favorite crash course video because of the 21 Jump Street reference. Thanks John Green, now I'll definitely remember the Miranda v. Arizona case.
I wish you had mentioned RFK. He embodied the hope many Americans had after the JFK and MLK assassinations, and he too was gunned down. A pivotal moment in the late 60s.
Your show is amazing! I love that this entire concept exists and that it's all open for public use! This is spectacular and frequently saves my History grade, so cheers!!
According to the stories of my baby boomer father, the 1960's is the reason why Americans leave the house in pajamas, and folks over 55 still act like teenagers: the kids of the 60's fought so hard to overthrow the system of "the man", a system which included wearing nice clothes when leaving home-- and growing up.
Yes, but like many other groups of people they have become "the man" they wished to overthrow many years ago. Also not that it's necessarily their fault in certain regards, but they are now a key factor in our nation's healthcare problems.
I already am the counter-culture for my generation (80's kid). But, unlike the baby boomers, I haven't become "the man", and I have definitely grown up. Plus, I leave the house in fabulous Gothic splendor--not pajamas!
Skye ID Your generation isn't old enough to have become "the man" yet. Whether they'd like to accept it or not, eventually every generation of people turns old and stubborn. Mentalities shift with age and a once rebellious youth can turn into a "by the book" old man.
I love your series but I have to call you out on this one; the black panthers didn't just go away because of a "shift to anti-war attitudes" - the FBI's COINTELPRO and the arrest of leaders like Newton and Cleaver were what did them in.
Loved John Green before and love him even more now!!! So glad i found these Crash Courses because it's pretty much the reason I passed history this year! :D
I always feel really bad when I see people complaining about CrashCourse vidoes. They help me personally, but if they don't help you, don't post mean things!! Thank you Mr. Green! If I get a five on the AP test, it's thanks to you!!
I feel like the 1960's was the closest time we reached perfection in the US. In the first half, there was liberal politics (you the ones were the congress is actually useful), society, and advancements in technologies. Then the late 60's came, and all of the progression went straight down the s***ter.
***** One does not simply judge a period's technology by today's standards you numpty, in 500 years I'm sure people will say look at how primitive their technology was back in the early 21st century, it's all a matter of perspective. You could say that for the time the saturation of households with television sets was a great technological and social advancement and allowed many more people access to more information and in a new medium, and then the same could be said of the radio before it. Today's counterpart would be the internet, but maybe in another hundred years people will invent a much better way to do things. rant over
Mr. Green and Associates: These American history segments are absolutely superb! This series is the graduate school that follows the under-grad lessons of "School House Rock". Education FTW!
John Marston There's a lot of evidence to say that the bombing of Pearl Harbor was allowed to happen, wouldn't be the first time people disregarded lives and let enemies attack an unprotected area or even helped insight it to put full blame on the enemies, its how Hitler got justification to persecute communists and how Emperor Nero was able to persecute Christians (and back then, people claiming the widely-accepted ideas were persecuted too), and even my history book (and I take A.P.) talks about the controversial views on it and has a section that talks about what historians have thought of it as well as how we have intercepted Japanese messages from Purple using our Magic system that gave clear indication that Pearl Harbor was set to be bombed.
I'm loving all these video about history and I had no idea you are from Birmingham AL. I grew up in Alabama and currently live in Pleasant Grove (about 15-20 mins from Birmingham for those who don't know) and that being said, Roll Tide 😎
I really appreciate these videos. They help a bunch, but they're getting kind of long. John, thank you for saving my grade on numerous occasions, but let's start pushing these back to about 10 or 12 minutes.
***** There is no need to be an ass. My point is that "Crash Course" videos should be made as short as possible. During final review, an extra three minutes on each video piles up.
***** If I wanted the full textbook material, I could read the textbook. These videos are meant to be condensed overviews of different units, not the sole source of information for people who are too lazy to read the full content themselves.
Just wanted to say hi and that these videos are a generous gift to English language students all over the world. Greatly done, such a good job! Thanks :)
I'm not sure, but I believe that the video attracted a fair number of people who actually lived through the sixties who then rushed to defend their decade. (And who may have ironically reinforced past!John Green's intro)
Your show is amazing! I love that this entire concept exists and that it's all open for public use! This is spectacular and frequently saves my History grade, so cheers!!
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"John, Paul, George, as to a lesser extent, Ringo."
Cold, John. Real cold.
+Professor Mercury
non-musicians will never understand why ringo was exactly what the beatles needed as a drummer
+annoythefish Very true
Professor Mercury thats a good burn
Professor Mercury
"would you say Ringo is the best drummer in the world?"
"Ringo isn't even the best drummer in the Beatles"
Brah, I am a Paul McCartney fan ,but even I see the drumming genius in ringo
Best two sentences: "Never go to war with a noun. You will always lose."
I wonder if John Green knows he's basically teaching all of the American students lol
"Never go to war with a noun, you will always lose" - John Green
+Dan Albl is Terrorism a Noun or a proper noun, either way the point stands
+Dan Albl john fucking green
Dan Albl war on drugs?
Germany and Japan are nouns.
drewpamon *proper* nouns my friend, not _regular_ nouns
"Fortunately that's all been straightened out now and everything we do and make as human beings is now sustainable"
"What's that?"
"Oh God"
probably the best line I've heard from Crash course minus everything factual
Lol Soo funny!
"Oh God..."
my favorite line
Gregsplays Are you watching this on a phone or a computer? If so, you're contributing to this so called climate change that'll end humanity.
It won't end humanity. Maybe civiization.
John Green is our generations social studies Bill Nye
5:37 "Never go on a war with a noun; we'll always lose."🤣🤣
War on Poverty
War on Drugs
War on Terror
Just to name a few
War on communism
War on Furries
Wait no...
@Starwars Fan360 lol no not really bud, look at a newspaper from the last 20 years
Alejandro Kudo war on racism?
@@joshuaminton7583 definitely losing
I don't usually read the comments on Johns videos due to the ignorance and stupidity that some people have. They're entitled to their opinion, but a fact is a fact. John's a great guy and I really enjoy the way you teach history. It has made me even more excited and passionate about going to university to study history. Keep up the good work, John.
Yeah, sadly a lot of people on John's videos are utter idiots and don't even understand history or don't seem like they actually watched the video. I've begun concluding that the huge majorities/tiny minorities in every aspect of life tend to be the most idiotic groups, but then there's a moderate line that many must strive for to understand all sides of everything.
yeah, but, he dissed ringo! HE'S THE IDIOT
Yay thank just to show opinionated a lot of people are
Richy Rich yes thank
Goku Black really whoa you’re are stereotyp
For those of you who may be interested, the majority of John's references to Eric Foner derive from Foner's critically-acclaimed book _The Story of American Freedom_ (1998). It explores American history through the lens of changing concepts of freedom over time - and how these concepts manifest within the eras of American history that furnished them.
Mississippi: Alabama's proof that we aren't the worst state.
im so embarrased to be born in mississippi
Rabbi Rocker why?
Most indicies that track human progress rank Mississippi at the bottom or very near the bottom of those lists at least compared to the other 49 states. At least Mississippi has the chronically underfunded Puerto Rico to be even worse for Americans. .
+Rabbi Rocker, on the plus side, you come from the same state as Oprah Winfrey. Well actually that depends on whether you like Oprah Winfrey. Elvis was born in Mississippi too. Just saying.
What the hell is wrong with you
"Never go to war with a noun, you will always lose."
Nouns are persons, places, and things. That's literally everything we go to war with.
I wonder if he meant for that to have as deep a meaning as it does? I like it.
Hey, Folks! I’m assuming he means common nouns, as opposed to proper nouns
Don't go to war against abstract ideas or things, because you can't actually defeat it, as with a place or person.
There's never an end goal, because its impossible to fully eradicate something so broad as drugs or poverty because it will always happen, so your goal should be to reduce it, not eradicate.
That's why you can't win
Not to mention the war on terror
I think he meant don't go to war with nouns, unless it's a proper noun.
@@jamesburgess2k I think you're right.
Whats with all the dislikes? Is everyone really that into Ringo Starr?
Damon Kronyk yes
For a choice that’s statistically 50/50, it’s pretty skewed.
Damon Kronyk yes
Damon Kronyk yes
yes
Ayo who else is watching this in 2020 due to school
quarantine :(
Yessir
*raises his hand*
Yep
Hey! Ringo was the narrator/voice actor for everyone in Thomas the Tank Engine!
wait, really? I'm googling that, seems fake.
Glacier Nester For real! Or at least he narrated an audio book I remember.
Welp, he narrated series 1 and 2.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate these videos, but it's a little sad that the definition of privacy legally has been changed since Roe v. Wade precedent has changed.
I'm a huge fan of the "anthropology" spin you put on history in general. In addition to making each part of our history relevant, you take the focus away from war (which I think is your goal). Thanks!!
"To a lesser extent, Ringo"
You wanna throw hands John?
There really just needs to be a crash course history on the entire Kennedy family, because it could be a college course on its own.
Nice
aws: and a fun class it would be. Full of conflict, heroism, grace under fire, and lots and lots of sex and drugs.
What's That? Oh God.
Oh god, a furry. Launch the missiles.
The music in that decade was just AWESOME :)
Yes it had great wonderful music. That even a young person like me enjoys.
I can definitely agree with that.
@@alexandriaisokay964 90's music was better
@@geeway5923 It's not a competition. There was great music in the 60s AND the 90s. That's just how music works. People are always creating new, great ideas so don't fight over something as cool as that
@@casper1754 can someone help me understand why music is so bad now but it was so good in the 1900s
I'm glad you mentioned Loving Vs Virginia, because that's my favorite moment in the 60s. Love triumphs over all. May people continue to look past superficialness and see each other for who we are.
Hey mama, welcome to the sixties! Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Go, mama, go go go...
***** ohohoho hey mama yeah yeah yeah...
+Bukola Francis Hey mama hey mama look around! everybody's moving to a brand new sound!
+minimooster So let go go go of the past now!
This was my 5th grade play.
Roe v. Wade hits different after being overturned
Few years from now: The Year 2020 in America
I am a bit disappointed that you didn't make a single Star Trek reference! Star Trek was a very progressive show from the late 60's that had the first interracial kiss on television, was the only show that MLK let his kids stay up late to watch, had a gay actor, and had a black woman that played a character other than a maid! I really think it should have been mentioned at least once.
Forgot how much I loved crash course.
It's a 15 minute video on a decade, not "We Didn't Start the Fire." I think John did a pretty good job describing a lot of the events at the time and besides, one of the best things about crashcourse is that it should inspire you to do your own outside research.
What's up with all of the dislikes on this video? It was really well done.
haters.
racists and misogynists
As we enter the period many viewers have personal memories of, it's going to become a lot more personal. As it's more personal, people will begin to take things personally, and the anger will rise.
Nuni Nyakoon haters? on a history show? ok
The only thing that made me unhappy were the Arrested Development references.
"Never go to war with a noun, you will always lose."
I'm sorry, but best quote ever much? LOL
Nice :)
:)
How are you
Wonderful, thank you. :)
Hi
I was born in the 1980s, but what I wouldn't give to witness in my lifetime another decade even half as aggressively progressive as the 1960s. Huge leaps forward in technology and economic growth. The highest real minimum wage America has ever known, the lowest unemployment rate, and the least top-heavy distribution of income seen in at least the past 100 years. A dramatic plunge in the poverty rate. The Warren Court's "Rights Revolution." The sexual liberation movement, civil rights, women's rights, gay equality, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps and consumer activism!
It looks progressive because the base was very low.
It's all fun and games until you get drafted to Vietnam.
Well you’ve witnessed it the 2010s was just as polarizing as the 60s
@@JoshuaWilliams-qd8iq And just as much of a dumpster fire.
I'll take the more conservative '80s and '90s any day of the week.
1960s America and no mention of the Moon landing. I know there was a lot to fit into one video but it seems a shame to not mention one of the greatest scientific achievements in the history of mankind.
I almost forgot about that too. Thanks for saying something
I guess the focus for this episode were the people that made change in the nation and worked towards liberty. I mean there was a few seconds at the beginning of men in space suits, but overall it feels like the theme is on ideals in America and how they evolved.
You mean engineering achievement.
Cameron Ellis
Yeah, man, THANKS... cause, like... without your comment (Colin), no one anywhere would ever remember the moon landings. You just saved history, dude. You should quickly move to usurp ownership of Crash Course so that justice can finally be done.
ifsey It's also Scientific as well.
"Never go to war with a noun, we'll always lose." Love it.
Hearing them talk about Roe is heartbreaking. How could we allow that to be undone?
I want to say thank you John Green for writing amazing books (I don't usually read teen books even though I'm a teenager but for your books I make an exception), and for these crash courses in American history. Seeing as I don't live in America they've given me an insight into American culture.
I am SO GLAD that i was alive in and can remember the 1960s. It was epic in a way that almost can’t be described.
Even as a college student, it is nice to come back to these videos for a perfectly concise reminder and introduction to studying topics from the past.
Living for the “This Machine Kills Fascists” decal: way to make Woody Guthrie proud!
"Never go to war with a noun. You WILL LOSE."
Amazing. Absolutely amazing.
well look at all those dislikes..... *sigh* lets go to the comment section -_-
What about Moon landing, isn't it important event in US history that happened in 60s?
The moon landing never happened
hectorbeast
Oh... Yea, thanks, I have almost forgot it...
KajuneK8 to be honest it isn't that important, the only thing it ment was that america was able to use rockets across continets (shooting nuclier missiles to soviet union).
J. koivula
Maybe, but they can mention about it just for a moment, like putting into "Thought Bobble" little Moon Lander and a line "And don't forgot about Moon landing, wasn't that awesome?" in typical Crash Course style. Just that.
U are rigth, can't really argue with that.
People hate the truth. ..keep doing what you're doing
Boy, isn't it great that we've solved all of these problems of racism, sexism, urban poverty, war, and the environment today? It's so quaint to look back at all of the problems and see what a good job we've done since then. :/
is this sarcasm….i can't tell
Well, sexism against women on a larger scale has, mostly, been eradicated, and only exists in petty arguments and Amish farms
When you mean solved do you mean like there isn’t anymore.If so then wrong we still have racism mostly in South Carolina, sexism maybe, urban poverty idk I don’t pay attention, War (No we still in Iraq and Afghanistan), and environment idk
Is that sarcasm...xD I really can tell
lol
As far as how much things have changed, one thing that will always stick with me is an experience my mom had as a girl. She was being presented with a math prize, I think it was from some competition the school had, and the principal told everybody "Boys, you should be ashamed of yourselves that a girl won this prize". I'd like to think anyone who said something like that these days would be fired.
I've watched so many of the Crash Course videos across all the topics but I have to say, this is one of the best episodes.
"Never go to war with a noun. You will always lose."
My new life motto.
Did you catch last week's episode of CrashCourse US History about the Sixties?
The 1960s in America: Crash Course US History #40
It was a good episode.
I would assume there will be another episode about the space race. Otherwise, the Sixties episode missed a huge event of that decade...
what's next? what will you guys do after US History is done? Because it seems like you guys are almost done.
Great job as always guys! You keep raising the bar for the little guys. Insert shameless plug > ruclips.net/user/hiphughes
All your videos are great, I love what you do on RUclips, CrashCourse.
I have one correction (for literally the whole series, which I have watched several times). The riots after Stonewall were also started by trans women of color, and they began the equality movement for all LGBTQIA+ individuals, not just gay people. Thank you for making me smarter though, and keep up the good work!
It's also a little disappointing to hear him use the word "gay" as a shorthand for all non-cisgendered, non-binary, and/or non-heterosexual people; most obviously the word excludes trans folks and asexuals. I get not being a fan of the alphabet soup LGBTQIA+, but at least it more accurately represents the sheer scope of the issues we fight for.
+Regis Irvine Oh, I totally agree. He could at least do "the queer community" because it is now a pretty strongly reclaimed thing and is more of an all encompassing word.
"John, Paul, George, and to a lesser extent, Ringo."
:'(
John thank you, I have an exam on this and the Cold War in Asia tomorrow! You're a lifesaver...
THANK YOU for mentioning the occupation of Alcatraz! I never learned this in high school, and hadn't even heard of it until I took an American Indian studies course
It's that time... APUSH exam this Friday. Anybody else here grinding?
FAX gotta get my 4
Danny Fotzeu right
"Never go to war on a noun, you will always lose." One of the best pieces of political advice ever
As a history tutor in my spare time, thank you so much for giving Cesar Chavez a shoutout. Not nearly enough Americans know about him, except for maybe coining the slogan "Sí se puede", which inspired Barack Obama's "Yes We Can".
I did a research paper on the 60s civil rights movement! I wish this was around when I wrote it. I would have used it as the ultimate source. Still loved listening about. Love the 60s! That decade is so interesting. Thanks J.Green.
Thank you, Crash Course for educating the masses from what looks to be purgatory.
you helped me on my homework on violence in the USA during the 60s THAN-X
"... And everything we do and make as human beings is now sustainable"
"Whats that? .... Oh god...."
I knew his crash courses sounded too similar to my college history book “Give Me Liberty” by Eric Foner. He’s using it as a source and making it very concise. He just confirmed it by quoting Foner. Thank you!
I just want to say THANK YOU!!!! Your videos made my dry History textbook reading bearable. Every week your videos were the only part I looked forward to! Keep on truckin.
I learned a lot about America through these videos
I am glad you do : /
"Never go to war with a noun. You will always lose."
Germany is a noun.
You get 10 points.
Bring back John green
"It was the result of a process that had been going on for decades, arguably a process that had been going on for hundreds of years." ...a process that continues on today and into the future!
I saw your TEDTalk, very interesting.
You are a brilliant mind, Mr. Green.
This just became my favorite crash course video because of the 21 Jump Street reference. Thanks John Green, now I'll definitely remember the Miranda v. Arizona case.
upvote for BSG
Do one on Nelson Mandela
Hey man, I love Ringo.
I wish you had mentioned RFK. He embodied the hope many Americans had after the JFK and MLK assassinations, and he too was gunned down. A pivotal moment in the late 60s.
Your show is amazing! I love that this entire concept exists and that it's all open for public use! This is spectacular and frequently saves my History grade, so cheers!!
I think the one thing we can agree on about the 60's is that it had the best music of any decade.
Great show as per usual, John. I'm very happy to be contributing on Subbable!
"There's always money in the banana stand" - John Green, 2013
More eloquent words have never been spoken.
According to the stories of my baby boomer father, the 1960's is the reason why Americans leave the house in pajamas, and folks over 55 still act like teenagers: the kids of the 60's fought so hard to overthrow the system of "the man", a system which included wearing nice clothes when leaving home-- and growing up.
Yes, but like many other groups of people they have become "the man" they wished to overthrow many years ago. Also not that it's necessarily their fault in certain regards, but they are now a key factor in our nation's healthcare problems.
I already am the counter-culture for my generation (80's kid). But, unlike the baby boomers, I haven't become "the man", and I have definitely grown up. Plus, I leave the house in fabulous Gothic splendor--not pajamas!
Skye ID Your generation isn't old enough to have become "the man" yet. Whether they'd like to accept it or not, eventually every generation of people turns old and stubborn. Mentalities shift with age and a once rebellious youth can turn into a "by the book" old man.
Anecdotal evidence from a person who directly benefited from the social order of the day saying the 1950s really was the best. Seems legit.
that opening theme is GENIUS
How dare you dismiss the talent of Ringo Starr. Shame on you, John, shame on you.
I love your series but I have to call you out on this one; the black panthers didn't just go away because of a "shift to anti-war attitudes" - the FBI's COINTELPRO and the arrest of leaders like Newton and Cleaver were what did them in.
Loved John Green before and love him even more now!!! So glad i found these Crash Courses because it's pretty much the reason I passed history this year! :D
I always feel really bad when I see people complaining about CrashCourse vidoes. They help me personally, but if they don't help you, don't post mean things!!
Thank you Mr. Green! If I get a five on the AP test, it's thanks to you!!
The Green Brothers are an American treasure.
Thank you! You’re smart and funny and have a special way of telling history.
"What's that?... Oh God." Made me do a hardy chuckle.
2020?? Anyone
Billy Joel won't get out of my head now ... thanks, Crash Course.
I feel like the 1960's was the closest time we reached perfection in the US. In the first half, there was liberal politics (you the ones were the congress is actually useful), society, and advancements in technologies.
Then the late 60's came, and all of the progression went straight down the s***ter.
***** One does not simply judge a period's technology by today's standards you numpty, in 500 years I'm sure people will say look at how primitive their technology was back in the early 21st century, it's all a matter of perspective. You could say that for the time the saturation of households with television sets was a great technological and social advancement and allowed many more people access to more information and in a new medium, and then the same could be said of the radio before it. Today's counterpart would be the internet, but maybe in another hundred years people will invent a much better way to do things. rant over
I think it was the 90's
Mr. Green and Associates:
These American history segments are absolutely superb! This series is the graduate school that follows the under-grad lessons of "School House Rock".
Education FTW!
Roe vs Wade: 1973 - 2022
Not one mention of the Apollo moon landings? Seriously??
Wow. Is that a joke? Or are you that dumb?
Andrew Masterman Lol the internet turns people into dummies. I bet she thinks pearl harbor was an inside job as well.
Andrew Masterman Illuminati confirmed
I heard my name
John Marston There's a lot of evidence to say that the bombing of Pearl Harbor was allowed to happen, wouldn't be the first time people disregarded lives and let enemies attack an unprotected area or even helped insight it to put full blame on the enemies, its how Hitler got justification to persecute communists and how Emperor Nero was able to persecute Christians (and back then, people claiming the widely-accepted ideas were persecuted too), and even my history book (and I take A.P.) talks about the controversial views on it and has a section that talks about what historians have thought of it as well as how we have intercepted Japanese messages from Purple using our Magic system that gave clear indication that Pearl Harbor was set to be bombed.
I'm loving all these video about history and I had no idea you are from Birmingham AL. I grew up in Alabama and currently live in Pleasant Grove (about 15-20 mins from Birmingham for those who don't know) and that being said, Roll Tide 😎
I really appreciate these videos. They help a bunch, but they're getting kind of long. John, thank you for saving my grade on numerous occasions, but let's start pushing these back to about 10 or 12 minutes.
***** There is no need to be an ass. My point is that "Crash Course" videos should be made as short as possible. During final review, an extra three minutes on each video piles up.
***** If I wanted the full textbook material, I could read the textbook. These videos are meant to be condensed overviews of different units, not the sole source of information for people who are too lazy to read the full content themselves.
***** Dear god, you're a moron. I'm not wasting anymore of my time.
You're both idiots, i quit with this argument
I could go longer ;)
Am i the only using these videos to study for mid terms
You need to make another 1960's video about Kennedy, communism, Bay of Pigs, vietnam, LBJ, Assassination conspiracies. such a pivotal decade.
Thank you for a summary of the 60's without the popular stress on the music and pop-culture. And congrats on getting George Michael to sponsor y'all!
please do do a canadian history series, because you like them so much
Just wanted to say hi and that these videos are a generous gift to English language students all over the world. Greatly done, such a good job! Thanks :)
Anyone here after the Minnesota riots?
Man, Ringo hasn't been dunked on so hard since he was the drummer in the Beatles.
Why does this episode have nearly a million views? That's far less than the previous one. Did this go viral or something?
I'm not sure, but I believe that the video attracted a fair number of people who actually lived through the sixties who then rushed to defend their decade. (And who may have ironically reinforced past!John Green's intro)
Your show is amazing! I love that this entire concept exists and that it's all open for public use! This is spectacular and frequently saves my History grade, so cheers!!
Thank you so much for creating time stamps