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- Dave Barnes
- Username: DBarnes
- Location: Wynnewood, PA
- Joined PRX: Jul 16, 2005
Piece Information
- "1968"
- Summary: Our interview features Mark Kurlansky who joins host Bryan Le Beau to discuss just what made 1968 "the year that rocked the world," and Robert Brent Toplin reflects on why opposition to the war in Iraq seems muted in comparison to the Vietnam era.
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Review of 1968
Dave Barnes
Posted on July 20, 2005 at 12:39 PM
Nice historical and entertaining piece not only for those who lived during the time, or know someone who did. While the Viet Nam/Iraq wars remain topical comparisons, overall the piece reinforces the lasting impact the year 1968, and the whole 60's era had on domestic and world history. Mark Kurlansky elaborates quite well on significant events pre and post 1968, and the host adds to the significance of the topic. I would have given this the highest rating except that there have already been a few other extensive print pieces featuring the year on the anniversaries (1988, 1998). Be sure to also check out "Salt, a World History" by Mark Kurlansky.