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Document of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, outlining the functions and logistics of the foundation.

The Woodstock Festival which was held in August 1969, brought together over 400,000 people for three days of peace, music, and unity, symbolizing the countercultural ideals of freedom and communal harmony.

Signs Protesting Against LBJ and Vietnam

Signs Protesting Against LBJ and Vietnam

This photo captures a large group of hippies gathering at the United States Capitol to protest U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War while promoting ideals of peace, love, and freedom. Such rallies became pivotal to the countercultural movement,…

Umbrellas open during demonstration by a few hundred at City Hall today. The group gathered is mostly made up of social service recipients, workers and their kids, and are protesting Federal cuts proposed by President Reagan. Photograph dated…

A group of people has gathered outside Los Angeles Police Department's Parker Center during the civil unrest on April 29, 1992, following the jury's decision in the Rodney King beating case.

A group of people hold up signs advocating changes in the Los Angeles Police Department during the civil unrest on April 29, 1992.

A group of people hold up signs advocating changes in the Los Angeles Police Department during the civil unrest on April 29, 1992.