1970s Culture if Humphrey Had Beaten Nixon

[dw93]

As for culture itself, I think the early 70s are even more a continuation of the 60's counterculture than OTL's early 70s. Past 1972 or so is tougher to say, especially in the slightly unlikely event that Humphrey is re elected.

 

[interpoltomo]

That Wacky Redhead by @Brainbin paints a solid set of cultural alternatives from a mini baby boom to moonie loonies.



McGovern-Fraser went ahead because of the chaos, even if Humphrey wins something similar is going to pass. Although with McGovern not planning to run for President in ‘72, I wonder what might change detail wise.

mini baby boom? do tell

 

[Electric Monk]

mini baby boom? do tell

Here’s one of the relevant posts. Although the whole idea is threaded through the timeline. Essentially the ending of a major overseas commitment combined with a good economy briefly boosts the birth rate 1969-1976 or so, the “just one more” kid mini boom.

 

[dw93]

Here’s one of the relevant posts. Although the whole idea is threaded through the timeline. Essentially the ending of a major overseas commitment combined with a good economy briefly boosts the birth rate 1969-1976 or so, the “just one more” kid mini boom.

So Gen X wouldn't be Gen X?

 

[darklordoftech]

No Watergate means less cynicism about government. No Earl Butz means no corn subsidies, so sugary products would have less of a stigma and anorexia would be less common.