The Manson Murders
The latter half of the 1960s saw a rebellion against traditional values, with hippies promoting love, peace, and openness. However, the movement's idealism was shattered when Charles Manson’s cult, The Manson Family, committed nine brutal murders in 1969, including that of pregnant actress Sharon Tate. These crimes horrified the world and marked the final, dark ending of the "Flower Power" era.
The latter half of the 1960s saw a rebellion against traditional values, with hippies promoting love, peace, and openness. However, the movement's idealism was shattered when Charles Manson’s cult, The Manson Family, committed nine brutal murders in 1969, including that of pregnant actress Sharon Tate. These crimes horrified the world and marked the final, dark ending of the "Flower Power" era.
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