The 70's A Decade of Change: The Conclusion

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During the 70’s the women’s rights movement grew stronger. If you had any doubts all you had to do was turn on the radio and listen. If you did you could hear Gloria Gaynor sing “I Will Survive” or Helen Reddy sing their anthem "I Am Woman.”

Artist from the R & B charts crossed over to the pop charts in greater numbers. Gladys Knight and Roberta Flack had huge hits with songs like “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.” One of the big groups from the r & B charts was Earth, Wind and Fire. Their biggest hit was “Shining Star.” Their music was full of melodious harmonies and had a stress on brotherhood in their lyrics.

The biggest celebration of the 1970’s in the USA was the Bicentennial. It was celebrated in a big way in New York City. 31 countries had ships sail past the Statue of Liberty. All forms of music were presented during the celebration. Patriotic high school marching bands went by in parade fashion and concerts ranging from rock and roll to symphony orchestras to surf songs and country and folk were heard. A wide variety to choose from in a country that gave so much music to the world. Many families that could not be at the big party celebrated in the comfort and freedom of their own backyard.

As the decade drew to a close the digital age was beginning. A computer that two boys built in their own backyard in the early part of the decade was starting to blossom into Apple Computers. New Age music was just starting out and everyone in the country would soon be focused on fitness and nutrition.

On the political scene President Carter got the leaders of Egypt and Israel to sign a peace treaty. This would have been the hallmark of his term in office. However, it would soon be overshadowed. Just as the 70’s began in a political crisis with Watergate it would end in another political crisis when American’s were taken hostage in Iran. President Carter was not able to get them released in the manner and time he had hoped. While it took a lengthy time they did eventually get to come home but the situation took down a President. Mr. Carter was not reelected for a second term.

This is the conclusion of my 5 part series on the 70’s. I hope you enjoyed it.