Word: 1960ã
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With the widespread popular support of the space program in the 1960??s, NASA was able to send men to the moon. Today, support can lead to better things: private citizens traveling to orbiting “hotels” and the settlement of the Moon and Mars. The general public is unconcerned with space exploration because the threat of Soviet domination of space is no longer an issue. As a result, new endeavors seem less urgent, but the public is mistaken...
Call Max Roach Mr. Cutting Edge. In the 1940s and 50s, Roach catalyzed the drum set’s redefinition with his sophisticated rhythmic approach. His Freedom Now Suite of 1960??a work banned by the Republic of South Africa—reflected his political concerns. In the 1970s Roach founded the M’BOOM Percussion Ensemble. Over the years, he has worked with actor Bill Cosby, poet Maya Angelou and playwright Sam Shepard, among others...