1960s: The Hungarian government, recovering from the Revolution of 1956, enacted policies to engender a more liberal society and a healthier economy.
Today: Hungary joins the European Union on May 1, 2004.
1960s: Race riots erupt across the United States, including Los Angeles in 1966 and Detroit in 1967.
Today: Racial tension is still evident in the United States but civil rights of all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or medical condition are protected under the law.
1960s: The Berlin Wall is built in 1961 as the cold war escalates. The wall separates Soviet-occupied East Berlin from West Berlin.
Today:.....
