Furor erupted in academic circles over the revelation that the Central Intelligence Agency had secretly financed the National Student Association in certain of its activities.
Hippies, alienated youth, captured the nation's attention and helped to shape contemporary culture by professing to have dropped out of mainstream culture to practice peace and love.
In the worst summer of urban violence to date, African-American discontent with life in the cities reached a boiling point. In July and August, violence broke out in 22 cities.
A huge peace march on Washington drew participants from all over the country and culminated in clashes between demonstrators and army troops protecting the Pentagon.
Inauguration of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a nonprofit public corporation that allocated funds to noncommercial radio and television stations to assist them in creating high-quality programs.
