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The 1950s and 1960s were decades of significant cultural, political, and technological change. The 1950s, often referred to as the "Golden Age of Capitalism," saw the post-World War II economic boom, the rise of consumer culture, and the beginning of the Cold War. The decade was marked by the Korean War, the launch of Sputnik, and the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The 1960s, on the other hand, were a time of social and political upheaval. The decade began with the Cuban Missile Crisis and ended with the Vietnam War. It was also a time of significant cultural change, with the rise of the counterculture movement, the civil rights movement, and the sexual revolution. The 1960s also saw the beginning of the space race, with the launch of the first human into space by the Soviet Union in 1961. The decade was also marked by the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. The 1950s and 1960s were decades of significant change and upheaval, shaping the world in ways that continue to be felt today.