"The Sixties are now considered a historical period, just like the Roman Empire"
- Dave Barry
About this Quote
The quote by Dave Barry is referring to the 1960s, a decade that is now thought about a considerable duration in history. The 1960s were a time of enormous social and political change, with the civil liberties motion, the Vietnam War, and the introduction of the counterculture. It was a period of fantastic turmoil and transformation, and its results are still felt today. The quote is recommending that the 1960s are now seen as an unique period in history, just like the Roman Empire. This is a testament to the value of the decade and its long lasting effect on the world. The 1960s are now seen as a time of great development and modification, and its tradition will continue to form our society for several years to come.
This quote is written / told by Dave Barry somewhere between July 3, 1947 and today. He was a famous Author from USA.
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