Army Quote by Jerry Heller
“I'm a child of the sixties. I grew up with a president who was a crook, who put us into the most unpopular war in history, who had no communication with people under thirty. I had seen the Symbionese Liberation Army and the Panthers and the Diggers; I understood what they were about.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990s music industry interview, 1995
The speaker reflects on growing up in the 1960s, criticizing political leadership and identifying with radical movements of the era.
In simple terms: A 1960s youth disillusioned by political corruption and war.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how past disillusionment shapes current views.
Themes
politics
history
counterculture
disillusionment
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
historical
personal
When to use this quote
- activist gatherings
- political protests
- personal identity formation
- media consumption
Key Concepts
authority
war
youth activism
media influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you think the 1960s shaped your values?
- What lessons can be drawn from past political failures?
A Different Perspective
The perspective may overgeneralize complex historical events.
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
