One of the most prominent leaders of this "second wave" in women's lib was one of Peoria's own, Betty Friedan. Friedan gained her first public attention when she published the infamous book "The Feminine Mystique". In her book Friedan addressed the question on women's minds everywhere "Is this all?" ... In a loud response to this silent question, Betty Friedan started the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966, in an effort to increase women's political power in the United States. ...

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One of the most prominent leaders of this "second wave" in women's lib was one of Peoria's own, Betty Friedan. Friedan gained her first public attention when she published the infamous book "The Feminine Mystique". In her book Friedan addressed the question on women's minds everywhere "Is this all?" ... In a loud response to this silent question, Betty Friedan started the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966, in an effort to increase women's political power in the United States. ...

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After World War II ended, many Americans were eager to have children because they were confident that the future held nothing but peace and prosperity. In many ways, they were right. Between 1945 and 1960, the gross national product more than doubled, growing from $200 billion to more than $500 bill...

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America is known as a "melting pot" because it has so much racial and ethnic diversity, yet for the most part, these various ethnic groups live and work cooperatively. Throughout history, the United States of America has passed laws to encourage a diverse nation, and to try and ensure equal opportun...

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AMARICA IN THE 1960"S The sixties were an exciting, revolutionary, turbulent time of great social and technological change: assassination, unforgettable fashion, new musical styles, "Camelot", civil rights, women's liberation, a controversial and dec...

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