How much do presidents merely reflect political trends vs. how much do presidents influence the direction of the country?
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Eisenhower: 50s America, family values & baby boom, early suburbs, anti-communism, optimism about tech like nuclear power, cowboys & indians
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Anyway, I think subjectively it looks like the presidents have substantial influence over the direction and zeitgeist of the country.
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*ok, the moon landing was 1969, but the buildup was mainly under the Johnson admin
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